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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.61, 1,725.12 and 856.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.61, 1,725.12 and 856.86 is: 1,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.61 : 1,725.12 = 856.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.61/1,725.12 = 856.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.61x = 1,725.12 × 856.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.61x = 1,478,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,186.32/1,154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.25

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