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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,546.35, 2,319.08 and 853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,546.35, 2,319.08 and 853.35 is: 1,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,546.35 : 2,319.08 = 853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,546.35/2,319.08 = 853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,546.35x = 2,319.08 × 853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,546.35x = 1,978,982.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,982.65/1,546.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.78

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