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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.91, 2,141.67 and 853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.91, 2,141.67 and 853.30 is: 1,177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.91 : 2,141.67 = 853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.91/2,141.67 = 853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.91x = 2,141.67 × 853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.91x = 1,827,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,487.01/1,551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.57

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