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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.11, 1,829.49 and 853.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.11, 1,829.49 and 853.18 is: 1,177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.11 : 1,829.49 = 853.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.11/1,829.49 = 853.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.11x = 1,829.49 × 853.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.11x = 1,560,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,870.86/1,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.92

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