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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.76, 1,706.10 and 858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.76, 1,706.10 and 858.48 is: 1,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.76 : 1,706.10 = 858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.76/1,706.10 = 858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.76x = 1,706.10 × 858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.76x = 1,464,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,648.44/1,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.80

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