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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,278.36 and 830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,278.36 and 830.46 is: 1,243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,278.36 = 830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,278.36 = 830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,278.36 × 830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 1,061,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,626.85/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.85

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