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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.88, 2,102.46 and 853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.88, 2,102.46 and 853.96 is: 1,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.88 : 2,102.46 = 853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.88/2,102.46 = 853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.88x = 2,102.46 × 853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.88x = 1,795,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,416.74/1,401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.72

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