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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.34, 1,828.63 and 853.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.34, 1,828.63 and 853.39 is: 1,176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.34 : 1,828.63 = 853.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.34/1,828.63 = 853.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.34x = 1,828.63 × 853.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.34x = 1,560,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,530.29/1,326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.57

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