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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.94, 2,141.68 and 853.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.94, 2,141.68 and 853.31 is: 1,177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.94 : 2,141.68 = 853.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.94/2,141.68 = 853.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.94x = 2,141.68 × 853.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.94x = 1,827,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,520.18/1,551.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.57

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