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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.30, 1,624.54 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.30, 1,624.54 and 854.88 is: 1,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.30 : 1,624.54 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.30/1,624.54 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.30x = 1,624.54 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.30x = 1,388,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,784.62/1,083.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.99

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