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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.92, 1,991.60 and 853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.92, 1,991.60 and 853.64 is: 1,178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.92 : 1,991.60 = 853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.92/1,991.60 = 853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.92x = 1,991.60 × 853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.92x = 1,700,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,109.42/1,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.24

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