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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.83, 1,177.14 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.83, 1,177.14 and 618.12 is: 852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.83 : 1,177.14 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.83/1,177.14 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.83x = 1,177.14 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.83x = 727,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,613.78/853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.18

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