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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.52, 1,928.28 and 853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.52, 1,928.28 and 853.52 is: 1,280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.52 : 1,928.28 = 853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.52/1,928.28 = 853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.52x = 1,928.28 × 853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.52x = 1,645,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,825.55/1,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.28

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