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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.30, 1,580.50 and 857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.30, 1,580.50 and 857.44 is: 1,287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.30 : 1,580.50 = 857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.30/1,580.50 = 857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.30x = 1,580.50 × 857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.30x = 1,355,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,183.92/1,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.83

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