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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.50, 1,350.80 and 853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.50, 1,350.80 and 853.16 is: 1,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.50 : 1,350.80 = 853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.50/1,350.80 = 853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.50x = 1,350.80 × 853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.50x = 1,152,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,444.26/900.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.78

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