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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.32, 1,901.16 and 854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.32, 1,901.16 and 854.16 is: 1,178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.32 : 1,901.16 = 854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.32/1,901.16 = 854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.32x = 1,901.16 × 854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.32x = 1,623,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,894.83/1,378.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.17

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