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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.86, 1,870.85 and 858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.86, 1,870.85 and 858.38 is: 1,185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.86 : 1,870.85 = 858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.86/1,870.85 = 858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.86x = 1,870.85 × 858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.86x = 1,605,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,900.22/1,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.29

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