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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.90, 1,834.65 and 858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.90, 1,834.65 and 858.30 is: 1,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.90 : 1,834.65 = 858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.90/1,834.65 = 858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.90x = 1,834.65 × 858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.90x = 1,574,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,680.10/1,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.71

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