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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.60, 1,273.73 and 761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.60, 1,273.73 and 761.66 is: 1,136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.60 : 1,273.73 = 761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.60/1,273.73 = 761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.60x = 1,273.73 × 761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.60x = 970,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,149.19/853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.55

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