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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.26, 1,669.20 and 854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.26, 1,669.20 and 854.93 is: 1,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.26 : 1,669.20 = 854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.26/1,669.20 = 854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.26x = 1,669.20 × 854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.26x = 1,427,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,049.16/1,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.87

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