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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.15, 2,685.97 and 853.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.15, 2,685.97 and 853.51 is: 1,279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.15 : 2,685.97 = 853.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.15/2,685.97 = 853.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.15x = 2,685.97 × 853.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.15x = 2,292,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,510.88/1,791.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.91

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