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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.55, 1,611.63 and 854.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.55, 1,611.63 and 854.19 is: 1,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.55 : 1,611.63 = 854.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.55/1,611.63 = 854.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.55x = 1,611.63 × 854.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.55x = 1,376,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,638.23/1,169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.07

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