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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.97, 2,026.07 and 856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.97, 2,026.07 and 856.64 is: 1,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.97 : 2,026.07 = 856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.97/2,026.07 = 856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.97x = 2,026.07 × 856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.97x = 1,735,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,616.60/1,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.72

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