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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.28, 1,696.68 and 857.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.28, 1,696.68 and 857.76 is: 1,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.28 : 1,696.68 = 857.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.28/1,696.68 = 857.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.28x = 1,696.68 × 857.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.28x = 1,455,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,344.24/1,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.19

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