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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.53, 2,154.81 and 853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.53, 2,154.81 and 853.23 is: 1,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.53 : 2,154.81 = 853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.53/2,154.81 = 853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.53x = 2,154.81 × 853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.53x = 1,838,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,548.54/1,561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.40

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