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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.21, 1,521.42 and 853.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.21, 1,521.42 and 853.73 is: 1,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.21 : 1,521.42 = 853.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.21/1,521.42 = 853.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.21x = 1,521.42 × 853.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.21x = 1,298,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,881.90/1,103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.37

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