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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.70, 1,196.80 and 853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.70, 1,196.80 and 853.70 is: 1,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.70 : 1,196.80 = 853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.70/1,196.80 = 853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.70x = 1,196.80 × 853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.70x = 1,021,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,708.16/853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.80

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