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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.43, 1,170.08 and 837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.43, 1,170.08 and 837.02 is: 1,147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.43 : 1,170.08 = 837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.43/1,170.08 = 837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.43x = 1,170.08 × 837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.43x = 979,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,370.33/853.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.58

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