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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.39, 1,914.37 and 858.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.39, 1,914.37 and 858.87 is: 1,289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.39 : 1,914.37 = 858.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.39/1,914.37 = 858.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.39x = 1,914.37 × 858.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.39x = 1,644,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,192.81/1,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.17

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