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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.84, 2,141.37 and 853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.84, 2,141.37 and 853.08 is: 1,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.84 : 2,141.37 = 853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.84/2,141.37 = 853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.84x = 2,141.37 × 853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.84x = 1,826,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,759.92/1,551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.16

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