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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,344.68 and 853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,344.68 and 853.32 is: 1,174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,344.68 = 853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,344.68 = 853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,344.68 × 853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 1,147,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,438.07/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.01

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