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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.26, 1,756.03 and 853.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.26, 1,756.03 and 853.79 is: 1,178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.26 : 1,756.03 = 853.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.26/1,756.03 = 853.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.26x = 1,756.03 × 853.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.26x = 1,499,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,281.42/1,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.44

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