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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.96, 1,929.98 and 853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.96, 1,929.98 and 853.56 is: 1,279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.96 : 1,929.98 = 853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.96/1,929.98 = 853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.96x = 1,929.98 × 853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.96x = 1,647,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,353.73/1,287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.04

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