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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.99, 1,562.97 and 858.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.99, 1,562.97 and 858.65 is: 1,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.99 : 1,562.97 = 858.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.99/1,562.97 = 858.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.99x = 1,562.97 × 858.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.99x = 1,342,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,036.38/1,041.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.96

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