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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.63, 2,141.25 and 853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.63, 2,141.25 and 853 is: 1,177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.63 : 2,141.25 = 853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.63/2,141.25 = 853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.63x = 2,141.25 × 853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.63x = 1,826,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,486.25/1,551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.14

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