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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.79, 1,613.58 and 853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.79, 1,613.58 and 853.74 is: 1,178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.79 : 1,613.58 = 853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.79/1,613.58 = 853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.79x = 1,613.58 × 853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.79x = 1,377,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,577.79/1,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.64

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