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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.24, 1,990.34 and 853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.24, 1,990.34 and 853.28 is: 1,177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.24 : 1,990.34 = 853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.24/1,990.34 = 853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.24x = 1,990.34 × 853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.24x = 1,698,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,317.32/1,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.56

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