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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.13, 1,544.90 and 858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.13, 1,544.90 and 858.92 is: 1,286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.13 : 1,544.90 = 858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.13/1,544.90 = 858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.13x = 1,544.90 × 858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.13x = 1,326,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,933.49/1,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.87

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