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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.38, 2,156.73 and 853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.38, 2,156.73 and 853.54 is: 1,280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.38 : 2,156.73 = 853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.38/2,156.73 = 853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.38x = 2,156.73 × 853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.38x = 1,840,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,849.93/1,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.70

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