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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.54, 1,772.30 and 858.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.54, 1,772.30 and 858.95 is: 1,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.54 : 1,772.30 = 858.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.54/1,772.30 = 858.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.54x = 1,772.30 × 858.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.54x = 1,522,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,303.93/1,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.41

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