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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.50, 1,567.26 and 857.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.50, 1,567.26 and 857.73 is: 1,290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.50 : 1,567.26 = 857.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.50/1,567.26 = 857.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.50x = 1,567.26 × 857.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.50x = 1,344,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,285.92/1,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.72

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