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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.36, 1,896.80 and 853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.36, 1,896.80 and 853.58 is: 1,279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.36 : 1,896.80 = 853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.36/1,896.80 = 853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.36x = 1,896.80 × 853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.36x = 1,619,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,070.54/1,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.53

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