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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.63, 1,792.27 and 857.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.63, 1,792.27 and 857.45 is: 1,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.63 : 1,792.27 = 857.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.63/1,792.27 = 857.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.63x = 1,792.27 × 857.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.63x = 1,536,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,772.95/1,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.38

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