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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,377.90 and 853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,377.90 and 853.80 is: 1,280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,377.90 = 853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,377.90 = 853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,377.90 × 853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 1,176,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,451.02/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.70

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