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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.74, 1,697.61 and 858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.74, 1,697.61 and 858.32 is: 1,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.74 : 1,697.61 = 858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.74/1,697.61 = 858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.74x = 1,697.61 × 858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.74x = 1,457,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,092.62/1,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.48

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