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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.65, 1,458.15 and 867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.65, 1,458.15 and 867.90 is: 1,196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.65 : 1,458.15 = 867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.65/1,458.15 = 867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.65x = 1,458.15 × 867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.65x = 1,265,521.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,521.09/1,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.55

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