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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.73, 2,021.21 and 854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.73, 2,021.21 and 854.64 is: 1,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.73 : 2,021.21 = 854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.73/2,021.21 = 854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.73x = 2,021.21 × 854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.73x = 1,727,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,403.60/1,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.81

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