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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.61, 1,281.96 and 785.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.61, 1,281.96 and 785.01 is: 1,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.61 : 1,281.96 = 785.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.61/1,281.96 = 785.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.61x = 1,281.96 × 785.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.61x = 1,006,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,351.42/853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.94

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