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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.88, 1,830.54 and 853.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.88, 1,830.54 and 853.97 is: 1,179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.88 : 1,830.54 = 853.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.88/1,830.54 = 853.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.88x = 1,830.54 × 853.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.88x = 1,563,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,217.09/1,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.00

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