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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.59, 1,689.80 and 853.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.59, 1,689.80 and 853.86 is: 1,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.59 : 1,689.80 = 853.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.59/1,689.80 = 853.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.59x = 1,689.80 × 853.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.59x = 1,442,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,848.36/1,128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.46

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