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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.76, 1,396.08 and 858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.76, 1,396.08 and 858.24 is: 1,181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.76 : 1,396.08 = 858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.76/1,396.08 = 858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.76x = 1,396.08 × 858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.76x = 1,198,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,171.70/1,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.91

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