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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.67, 1,872.21 and 858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.67, 1,872.21 and 858.79 is: 1,185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.67 : 1,872.21 = 858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.67/1,872.21 = 858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.67x = 1,872.21 × 858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.67x = 1,607,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,835.23/1,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.13

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