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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.99, 1,572.02 and 858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.99, 1,572.02 and 858.82 is: 1,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.99 : 1,572.02 = 858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.99/1,572.02 = 858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.99x = 1,572.02 × 858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.99x = 1,350,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,082.22/1,138.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.33

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