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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.24, 1,670.93 and 853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.24, 1,670.93 and 853.23 is: 1,274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.24 : 1,670.93 = 853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.24/1,670.93 = 853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.24x = 1,670.93 × 853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.24x = 1,425,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,683.34/1,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.94

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