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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.69, 1,545 and 857.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.69, 1,545 and 857.27 is: 1,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.69 : 1,545 = 857.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.69/1,545 = 857.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.69x = 1,545 × 857.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.69x = 1,324,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,474.43/1,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.80

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