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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.13, 1,279.87 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.13, 1,279.87 and 340.13 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.13 : 1,279.87 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.13/1,279.87 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.13x = 1,279.87 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.13x = 435,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,315.78/853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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