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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.73, 1,381.62 and 853.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.73, 1,381.62 and 853.93 is: 1,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.73 : 1,381.62 = 853.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.73/1,381.62 = 853.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.73x = 1,381.62 × 853.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.73x = 1,179,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,806.77/999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.13

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