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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.87, 1,931.01 and 854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.87, 1,931.01 and 854.76 is: 1,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.87 : 1,931.01 = 854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.87/1,931.01 = 854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.87x = 1,931.01 × 854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.87x = 1,650,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,550.11/1,284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.60

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