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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.52, 1,775.87 and 857.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.52, 1,775.87 and 857.14 is: 1,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.52 : 1,775.87 = 857.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.52/1,775.87 = 857.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.52x = 1,775.87 × 857.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.52x = 1,522,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,169.21/1,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.50

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