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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.66, 1,879.80 and 858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.66, 1,879.80 and 858.80 is: 1,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.66 : 1,879.80 = 858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.66/1,879.80 = 858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.66x = 1,879.80 × 858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.66x = 1,614,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,362.84/1,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.72

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