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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.36, 1,180.96 and 838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.36, 1,180.96 and 838.96 is: 1,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.36 : 1,180.96 = 838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.36/1,180.96 = 838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.36x = 1,180.96 × 838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.36x = 990,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,778.20/853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.03

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