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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.45, 1,990.58 and 853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.45, 1,990.58 and 853.02 is: 1,177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.45 : 1,990.58 = 853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.45/1,990.58 = 853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.45x = 1,990.58 × 853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.45x = 1,698,000.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,000.29/1,442.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.17

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