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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.51, 1,950.60 and 853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.51, 1,950.60 and 853.88 is: 1,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.51 : 1,950.60 = 853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.51/1,950.60 = 853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.51x = 1,950.60 × 853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.51x = 1,665,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,585.53/1,413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.33

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