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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.84, 1,688.58 and 853.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.84, 1,688.58 and 853.07 is: 1,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.84 : 1,688.58 = 853.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.84/1,688.58 = 853.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.84x = 1,688.58 × 853.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.84x = 1,440,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,468.50/1,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.20

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