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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,295.88 and 853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,295.88 and 853.20 is: 1,175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,295.88 = 853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,295.88 = 853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,295.88 × 853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 1,105,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,644.82/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.52

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