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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.35, 1,797.27 and 853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.35, 1,797.27 and 853.35 is: 1,278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.35 : 1,797.27 = 853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.35/1,797.27 = 853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.35x = 1,797.27 × 853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.35x = 1,533,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,700.35/1,199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.78

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