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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.39, 1,729.98 and 854.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.39, 1,729.98 and 854.87 is: 1,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.39 : 1,729.98 = 854.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.39/1,729.98 = 854.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.39x = 1,729.98 × 854.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.39x = 1,478,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,899.35/1,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.92

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