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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.14, 1,279.71 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.14, 1,279.71 and 260.13 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.14 : 1,279.71 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.14/1,279.71 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.14x = 1,279.71 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.14x = 332,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,890.96/853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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