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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,170.94 and 818.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,170.94 and 818.48 is: 1,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,170.94 = 818.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,170.94 = 818.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,170.94 × 818.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 958,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,390.97/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.55

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