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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.92, 1,863.58 and 854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.92, 1,863.58 and 854.12 is: 1,178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.92 : 1,863.58 = 854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.92/1,863.58 = 854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.92x = 1,863.58 × 854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.92x = 1,591,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,720.95/1,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.25

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