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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.96, 1,896.55 and 854.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.96, 1,896.55 and 854.38 is: 1,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.96 : 1,896.55 = 854.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.96/1,896.55 = 854.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.96x = 1,896.55 × 854.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.96x = 1,620,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,374.62/1,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.95

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