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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.53, 2,001.80 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.53, 2,001.80 and 853.20 is: 1,177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.53 : 2,001.80 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.53/2,001.80 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.53x = 2,001.80 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.53x = 1,707,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,937.89/1,450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.46

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