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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.53, 1,639.56 and 853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.53, 1,639.56 and 853.16 is: 1,276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.53 : 1,639.56 = 853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.53/1,639.56 = 853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.53x = 1,639.56 × 853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.53x = 1,398,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,807.01/1,095.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.83

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