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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.09, 2,514.19 and 853.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.09, 2,514.19 and 853.98 is: 1,281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.09 : 2,514.19 = 853.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.09/2,514.19 = 853.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.09x = 2,514.19 × 853.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.09x = 2,147,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,067.98/1,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.76

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