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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.08, 1,792.26 and 857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.08, 1,792.26 and 857.16 is: 1,182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.08 : 1,792.26 = 857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.08/1,792.26 = 857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.08x = 1,792.26 × 857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.08x = 1,536,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,253.58/1,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.57

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