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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.34, 1,901.84 and 854.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.34, 1,901.84 and 854.13 is: 1,178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.34 : 1,901.84 = 854.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.34/1,901.84 = 854.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.34x = 1,901.84 × 854.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.34x = 1,624,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,414.33/1,378.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.53

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