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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.54, 1,961.35 and 854.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.54, 1,961.35 and 854.54 is: 1,179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.54 : 1,961.35 = 854.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.54/1,961.35 = 854.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.54x = 1,961.35 × 854.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.54x = 1,676,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,047.76/1,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.04

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