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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.87, 1,370.12 and 853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.87, 1,370.12 and 853.34 is: 1,176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.87 : 1,370.12 = 853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.87/1,370.12 = 853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.87x = 1,370.12 × 853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.87x = 1,169,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,167.08/993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.38

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