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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.91, 1,990.80 and 853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.91, 1,990.80 and 853.23 is: 1,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.91 : 1,990.80 = 853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.91/1,990.80 = 853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.91x = 1,990.80 × 853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.91x = 1,698,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,610.28/1,442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.21

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