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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.82, 1,280.21 and 670.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.82, 1,280.21 and 670.95 is: 1,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.82 : 1,280.21 = 670.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.82/1,280.21 = 670.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.82x = 1,280.21 × 670.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.82x = 858,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,953.54/854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.84

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