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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.87, 1,869.34 and 857.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.87, 1,869.34 and 857.72 is: 1,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.87 : 1,869.34 = 857.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.87/1,869.34 = 857.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.87x = 1,869.34 × 857.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.87x = 1,603,356.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,356.67/1,354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.41

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