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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.22, 1,503.29 and 853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.22, 1,503.29 and 853.74 is: 1,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.22 : 1,503.29 = 853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.22/1,503.29 = 853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.22x = 1,503.29 × 853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.22x = 1,283,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,414.54/1,090.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.21

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