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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.60, 1,831.53 and 854.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.60, 1,831.53 and 854.73 is: 1,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.60 : 1,831.53 = 854.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.60/1,831.53 = 854.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.60x = 1,831.53 × 854.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.60x = 1,565,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,454.48/1,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.05

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