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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.22, 1,739.54 and 854.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.22, 1,739.54 and 854.00 is: 1,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.22 : 1,739.54 = 854.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.22/1,739.54 = 854.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.22x = 1,739.54 × 854.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.22x = 1,485,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,560.60/1,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.21

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