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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.52, 1,725.98 and 853.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.52, 1,725.98 and 853.00 is: 1,176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.52 : 1,725.98 = 853.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.52/1,725.98 = 853.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.52x = 1,725.98 × 853.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.52x = 1,472,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,252.36/1,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.37

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