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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,163.93, 1,744.35 and 854.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,163.93, 1,744.35 and 854.33 is: 1,280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,163.93 : 1,744.35 = 854.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,163.93/1,744.35 = 854.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,163.93x = 1,744.35 × 854.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,163.93x = 1,490,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,254.90/1,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.36

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