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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.84, 1,868.20 and 853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.84, 1,868.20 and 853.88 is: 1,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.84 : 1,868.20 = 853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.84/1,868.20 = 853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.84x = 1,868.20 × 853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.84x = 1,595,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,207.14/1,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.46

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