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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.67, 1,336.23 and 853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.67, 1,336.23 and 853.16 is: 1,277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.67 : 1,336.23 = 853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.67/1,336.23 = 853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.67x = 1,336.23 × 853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.67x = 1,140,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,011.31/892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.09

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