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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.97, 1,673.29 and 858.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.97, 1,673.29 and 858.65 is: 1,185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.97 : 1,673.29 = 858.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.97/1,673.29 = 858.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.97x = 1,673.29 × 858.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.97x = 1,436,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,763.17/1,211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.47

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