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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.67, 1,870.90 and 858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.67, 1,870.90 and 858.13 is: 1,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.67 : 1,870.90 = 858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.67/1,870.90 = 858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.67x = 1,870.90 × 858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.67x = 1,605,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,468.59/1,355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.26

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