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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,271.51 and 803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,271.51 and 803.25 is: 1,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,271.51 = 803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,271.51 = 803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,271.51 × 803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 1,021,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,336.39/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.97

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