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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.00, 1,794.12 and 858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.00, 1,794.12 and 858.12 is: 1,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.00 : 1,794.12 = 858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.00/1,794.12 = 858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.00x = 1,794.12 × 858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.00x = 1,539,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,570.25/1,301.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.38

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