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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.29, 1,719.92 and 854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.29, 1,719.92 and 854.44 is: 1,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.29 : 1,719.92 = 854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.29/1,719.92 = 854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.29x = 1,719.92 × 854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.29x = 1,469,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,559.87/1,147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.90

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