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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.29, 1,741.29 and 858.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.29, 1,741.29 and 858.37 is: 1,184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.29 : 1,741.29 = 858.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.29/1,741.29 = 858.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.29x = 1,741.29 × 858.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.29x = 1,494,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,671.10/1,262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.09

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