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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.52, 1,897.35 and 853.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.52, 1,897.35 and 853.63 is: 1,279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.52 : 1,897.35 = 853.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.52/1,897.35 = 853.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.52x = 1,897.35 × 853.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.52x = 1,619,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,634.88/1,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.82

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