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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.37, 1,870.03 and 858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.37, 1,870.03 and 858.22 is: 1,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.37 : 1,870.03 = 858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.37/1,870.03 = 858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.37x = 1,870.03 × 858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.37x = 1,604,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,897.15/1,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.10

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