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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,382.40 and 853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,382.40 and 853.74 is: 1,273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,382.40 = 853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,382.40 = 853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,382.40 × 853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 1,180,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,210.18/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.64

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