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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.02, 1,699.51 and 853.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.02, 1,699.51 and 853.46 is: 1,178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.02 : 1,699.51 = 853.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.02/1,699.51 = 853.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.02x = 1,699.51 × 853.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.02x = 1,450,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,463.80/1,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.26

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