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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.76, 1,575.12 and 858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.76, 1,575.12 and 858.72 is: 1,288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.76 : 1,575.12 = 858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.76/1,575.12 = 858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.76x = 1,575.12 × 858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.76x = 1,352,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,587.05/1,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.47

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