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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,283.06 and 673.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,283.06 and 673.03 is: 1,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,283.06 = 673.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,283.06 = 673.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,283.06 × 673.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 863,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,537.87/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.81

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