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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.58, 1,868.85 and 857.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.58, 1,868.85 and 857.97 is: 1,182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.58 : 1,868.85 = 857.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.58/1,868.85 = 857.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.58x = 1,868.85 × 857.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.58x = 1,603,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,417.23/1,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.83

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