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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.47, 1,437.51 and 856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.47, 1,437.51 and 856.36 is: 1,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.47 : 1,437.51 = 856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.47/1,437.51 = 856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.47x = 1,437.51 × 856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.47x = 1,231,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,026.06/1,043.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.74

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