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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.44, 2,255.10 and 853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.44, 2,255.10 and 853.72 is: 1,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.44 : 2,255.10 = 853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.44/2,255.10 = 853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.44x = 2,255.10 × 853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.44x = 1,925,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,223.97/1,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.40

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