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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.48, 1,868.34 and 857.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.48, 1,868.34 and 857.14 is: 1,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.48 : 1,868.34 = 857.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.48/1,868.34 = 857.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.48x = 1,868.34 × 857.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.48x = 1,601,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,428.95/1,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.32

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