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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.73, 1,829.22 and 853.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.73, 1,829.22 and 853.79 is: 1,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.73 : 1,829.22 = 853.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.73/1,829.22 = 853.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.73x = 1,829.22 × 853.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.73x = 1,561,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,769.74/1,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.16

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