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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.30, 1,569.98 and 858.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.30, 1,569.98 and 858.58 is: 1,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.30 : 1,569.98 = 858.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.30/1,569.98 = 858.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.30x = 1,569.98 × 858.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.30x = 1,347,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,953.43/1,138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.18

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