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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.75, 2,141.42 and 853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.75, 2,141.42 and 853.13 is: 1,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.75 : 2,141.42 = 853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.75/2,141.42 = 853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.75x = 2,141.42 × 853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.75x = 1,826,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,894.67/1,551.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.31

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