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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.74, 2,037.90 and 858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.74, 2,037.90 and 858.43 is: 1,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.74 : 2,037.90 = 858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.74/2,037.90 = 858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.74x = 2,037.90 × 858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.74x = 1,749,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,389.40/1,358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.51

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