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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.28, 1,786.32 and 853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.28, 1,786.32 and 853.02 is: 1,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.28 : 1,786.32 = 853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.28/1,786.32 = 853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.28x = 1,786.32 × 853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.28x = 1,523,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,766.69/1,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.40

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