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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.38, 2,142.28 and 853.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.38, 2,142.28 and 853.75 is: 1,178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.38 : 2,142.28 = 853.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.38/2,142.28 = 853.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.38x = 2,142.28 × 853.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.38x = 1,828,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,971.55/1,552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.17

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