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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.54, 1,866.77 and 854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.54, 1,866.77 and 854.93 is: 1,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.54 : 1,866.77 = 854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.54/1,866.77 = 854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.54x = 1,866.77 × 854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.54x = 1,595,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,957.68/1,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.97

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