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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.50, 1,511.51 and 857.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.50, 1,511.51 and 857.38 is: 1,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.50 : 1,511.51 = 857.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.50/1,511.51 = 857.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.50x = 1,511.51 × 857.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.50x = 1,295,934.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,934.16/1,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.93

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