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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.86, 1,793.85 and 857.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.86, 1,793.85 and 857.43 is: 1,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.86 : 1,793.85 = 857.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.86/1,793.85 = 857.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.86x = 1,793.85 × 857.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.86x = 1,538,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,097.59/1,299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.28

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