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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.64, 1,864.65 and 853.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.64, 1,864.65 and 853.69 is: 1,178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.64 : 1,864.65 = 853.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.64/1,864.65 = 853.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.64x = 1,864.65 × 853.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.64x = 1,591,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,833.06/1,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.58

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