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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.81, 1,796.59 and 858.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.81, 1,796.59 and 858.95 is: 1,185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.81 : 1,796.59 = 858.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.81/1,796.59 = 858.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.81x = 1,796.59 × 858.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.81x = 1,543,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,173.07/1,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.40

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