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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.48, 1,829.80 and 854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.48, 1,829.80 and 854.24 is: 1,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.48 : 1,829.80 = 854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.48/1,829.80 = 854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.48x = 1,829.80 × 854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.48x = 1,563,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,088.35/1,326.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.37

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