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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.06, 1,178.49 and 841.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.06, 1,178.49 and 841.54 is: 1,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.06 : 1,178.49 = 841.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.06/1,178.49 = 841.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.06x = 1,178.49 × 841.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.06x = 991,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,746.47/853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.58

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