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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.94, 1,972.14 and 853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.94, 1,972.14 and 853.28 is: 1,277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.94 : 1,972.14 = 853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.94/1,972.14 = 853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.94x = 1,972.14 × 853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.94x = 1,682,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,787.62/1,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.80

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