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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.85, 1,837.40 and 858.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.85, 1,837.40 and 858.98 is: 1,185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.85 : 1,837.40 = 858.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.85/1,837.40 = 858.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.85x = 1,837.40 × 858.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.85x = 1,578,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,289.85/1,330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.93

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