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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,176.96 and 803.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,176.96 and 803.90 is: 1,108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,176.96 = 803.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,176.96 = 803.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,176.96 × 803.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 946,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,158.14/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.56

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