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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.41, 1,896.21 and 856.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.41, 1,896.21 and 856.17 is: 1,283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.41 : 1,896.21 = 856.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.41/1,896.21 = 856.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.41x = 1,896.21 × 856.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.41x = 1,623,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,478.12/1,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.98

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