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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.13, 1,828.92 and 853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.13, 1,828.92 and 853.17 is: 1,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.13 : 1,828.92 = 853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.13/1,828.92 = 853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.13x = 1,828.92 × 853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.13x = 1,560,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,379.68/1,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.53

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