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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179, 1,768.91 and 853.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179, 1,768.91 and 853.79 is: 1,280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179 : 1,768.91 = 853.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179/1,768.91 = 853.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179x = 1,768.91 × 853.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179x = 1,510,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,264.56/1,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.97

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