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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.32, 1,826.94 and 853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.32, 1,826.94 and 853.28 is: 1,279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.32 : 1,826.94 = 853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.32/1,826.94 = 853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.32x = 1,826.94 × 853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.32x = 1,558,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,891.36/1,218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.54

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