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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.05, 1,524.80 and 858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.05, 1,524.80 and 858.33 is: 1,185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.05 : 1,524.80 = 858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.05/1,524.80 = 858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.05x = 1,524.80 × 858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.05x = 1,308,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,783.73/1,104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.44

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