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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.56, 1,482.90 and 853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.56, 1,482.90 and 853.56 is: 1,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.56 : 1,482.90 = 853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.56/1,482.90 = 853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.56x = 1,482.90 × 853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.56x = 1,265,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,744.12/1,075.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.82

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