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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.18, 1,410.01 and 858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.18, 1,410.01 and 858.13 is: 1,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.18 : 1,410.01 = 858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.18/1,410.01 = 858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.18x = 1,410.01 × 858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.18x = 1,209,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,966.21/1,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.40

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