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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.23, 1,548 and 858.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.23, 1,548 and 858.87 is: 1,286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.23 : 1,548 = 858.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.23/1,548 = 858.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.23x = 1,548 × 858.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.23x = 1,329,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,530.76/1,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.77

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