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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.46, 1,698.66 and 858.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.46, 1,698.66 and 858.69 is: 1,286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.46 : 1,698.66 = 858.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.46/1,698.66 = 858.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.46x = 1,698.66 × 858.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.46x = 1,458,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,622.36/1,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.88

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