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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.56, 1,547.34 and 857.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.56, 1,547.34 and 857.32 is: 1,288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.56 : 1,547.34 = 857.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.56/1,547.34 = 857.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.56x = 1,547.34 × 857.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.56x = 1,326,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,565.53/1,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.48

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