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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.88, 1,853.55 and 1,053.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.88, 1,853.55 and 1,053.45 is: 1,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.88 : 1,853.55 = 1,053.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.88/1,853.55 = 1,053.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.88x = 1,853.55 × 1,053.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.88x = 1,952,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,622.25/1,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.51

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