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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.14, 1,695.82 and 856.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.14, 1,695.82 and 856.18 is: 1,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.14 : 1,695.82 = 856.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.14/1,695.82 = 856.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.14x = 1,695.82 × 856.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.14x = 1,451,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,927.17/1,130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.73

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