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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.04, 1,182.86 and 837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.04, 1,182.86 and 837.20 is: 1,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.04 : 1,182.86 = 837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.04/1,182.86 = 837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.04x = 1,182.86 × 837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.04x = 990,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,290.39/853.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.90

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