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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.29, 1,487.10 and 857.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.29, 1,487.10 and 857.19 is: 1,184.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.29 : 1,487.10 = 857.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.29/1,487.10 = 857.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.29x = 1,487.10 × 857.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.29x = 1,274,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,727.25/1,076.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.37

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