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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.40, 1,670.16 and 858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.40, 1,670.16 and 858.08 is: 1,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.40 : 1,670.16 = 858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.40/1,670.16 = 858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.40x = 1,670.16 × 858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.40x = 1,433,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,130.89/1,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.01

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