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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.01, 2,060.39 and 853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.01, 2,060.39 and 853.23 is: 1,279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.01 : 2,060.39 = 853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.01/2,060.39 = 853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.01x = 2,060.39 × 853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.01x = 1,757,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,991.62/1,374.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.46

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