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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.77, 1,835.91 and 858.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.77, 1,835.91 and 858.54 is: 1,184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.77 : 1,835.91 = 858.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.77/1,835.91 = 858.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.77x = 1,835.91 × 858.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.77x = 1,576,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,202.17/1,330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.43

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