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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.03, 1,826.40 and 858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.03, 1,826.40 and 858.28 is: 1,183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.03 : 1,826.40 = 858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.03/1,826.40 = 858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.03x = 1,826.40 × 858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.03x = 1,567,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,562.59/1,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.93

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