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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.81, 1,752.57 and 857.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.81, 1,752.57 and 857.79 is: 1,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.81 : 1,752.57 = 857.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.81/1,752.57 = 857.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.81x = 1,752.57 × 857.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.81x = 1,503,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,337.02/1,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.01

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