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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.55, 1,429.07 and 858.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.55, 1,429.07 and 858.85 is: 1,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.55 : 1,429.07 = 858.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.55/1,429.07 = 858.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.55x = 1,429.07 × 858.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.55x = 1,227,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,348.90/1,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.07

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