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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.12, 1,279.68 and 683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.12, 1,279.68 and 683.20 is: 1,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.12 : 1,279.68 = 683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.12/1,279.68 = 683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.12x = 1,279.68 × 683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.12x = 874,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,277.38/853.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.80

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