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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.24, 1,696.86 and 857.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.24, 1,696.86 and 857.82 is: 1,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.24 : 1,696.86 = 857.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.24/1,696.86 = 857.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.24x = 1,696.86 × 857.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.24x = 1,455,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,600.45/1,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.73

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