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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.16, 1,626.96 and 853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.16, 1,626.96 and 853.76 is: 1,281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.16 : 1,626.96 = 853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.16/1,626.96 = 853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.16x = 1,626.96 × 853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.16x = 1,389,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,033.37/1,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.21

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