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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.61, 1,483.89 and 853.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.61, 1,483.89 and 853.67 is: 1,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.61 : 1,483.89 = 853.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.61/1,483.89 = 853.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.61x = 1,483.89 × 853.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.61x = 1,266,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,744.96/1,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.70

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