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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.56, 2,001.78 and 853.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.56, 2,001.78 and 853.46 is: 1,177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.56 : 2,001.78 = 853.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.56/2,001.78 = 853.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.56x = 2,001.78 × 853.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.56x = 1,708,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,429.15/1,450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.77

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