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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,487.97 and 853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,487.97 and 853.08 is: 1,277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,487.97 = 853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,487.97 = 853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,487.97 × 853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 1,269,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,357.45/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.69

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