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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.22, 1,869.82 and 857.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.22, 1,869.82 and 857.68 is: 1,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.22 : 1,869.82 = 857.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.22/1,869.82 = 857.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.22x = 1,869.82 × 857.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.22x = 1,603,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,700.40/1,355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.35

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