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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.39, 1,897.17 and 853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.39, 1,897.17 and 853.50 is: 1,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.39 : 1,897.17 = 853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.39/1,897.17 = 853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.39x = 1,897.17 × 853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.39x = 1,619,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,234.60/1,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.63

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