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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.52, 1,697.99 and 858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.52, 1,697.99 and 858.82 is: 1,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.52 : 1,697.99 = 858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.52/1,697.99 = 858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.52x = 1,697.99 × 858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.52x = 1,458,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,270.94/1,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.16

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