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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.26, 1,990.36 and 853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.26, 1,990.36 and 853.30 is: 1,177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.26 : 1,990.36 = 853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.26/1,990.36 = 853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.26x = 1,990.36 × 853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.26x = 1,698,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,374.19/1,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.58

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