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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.87, 1,345.37 and 853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.87, 1,345.37 and 853.82 is: 1,174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.87 : 1,345.37 = 853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.87/1,345.37 = 853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.87x = 1,345.37 × 853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.87x = 1,148,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,699.54/977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.70

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