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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.20, 1,895.13 and 853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.20, 1,895.13 and 853.48 is: 1,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.20 : 1,895.13 = 853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.20/1,895.13 = 853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.20x = 1,895.13 × 853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.20x = 1,617,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,447.26/1,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.43

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