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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.18, 1,175.13 and 734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.18, 1,175.13 and 734.92 is: 1,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.18 : 1,175.13 = 734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.18/1,175.13 = 734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.18x = 1,175.13 × 734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.18x = 863,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,623.60/853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.24

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