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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.74, 2,141.37 and 853.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.74, 2,141.37 and 853.11 is: 1,177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.74 : 2,141.37 = 853.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.74/2,141.37 = 853.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.74x = 2,141.37 × 853.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.74x = 1,826,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,824.16/1,551.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.28

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