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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.60, 1,764.30 and 858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.60, 1,764.30 and 858.28 is: 1,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.60 : 1,764.30 = 858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.60/1,764.30 = 858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.60x = 1,764.30 × 858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.60x = 1,514,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,263.40/1,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.24

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