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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.53, 1,346.31 and 853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.53, 1,346.31 and 853.34 is: 1,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.53 : 1,346.31 = 853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.53/1,346.31 = 853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.53x = 1,346.31 × 853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.53x = 1,148,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,853.44/897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.02

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