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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.82, 1,812.58 and 858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.82, 1,812.58 and 858.16 is: 1,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.82 : 1,812.58 = 858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.82/1,812.58 = 858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.82x = 1,812.58 × 858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.82x = 1,555,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,483.77/1,210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.66

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