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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,348.20 and 853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,348.20 and 853.80 is: 1,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,348.20 = 853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,348.20 = 853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,348.20 × 853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 1,151,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,093.16/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.27

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