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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.20, 1,793.58 and 857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.20, 1,793.58 and 857.84 is: 1,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.20 : 1,793.58 = 857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.20/1,793.58 = 857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.20x = 1,793.58 × 857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.20x = 1,538,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,604.67/1,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.27

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