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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.63, 1,989.95 and 853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.63, 1,989.95 and 853.35 is: 1,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.63 : 1,989.95 = 853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.63/1,989.95 = 853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.63x = 1,989.95 × 853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.63x = 1,698,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,119.57/1,442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.10

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