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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.23, 1,904.04 and 858.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.23, 1,904.04 and 858.39 is: 1,286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.23 : 1,904.04 = 858.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.23/1,904.04 = 858.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.23x = 1,904.04 × 858.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.23x = 1,634,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,408.90/1,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.70

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