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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.03, 1,878.80 and 857.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.03, 1,878.80 and 857.68 is: 1,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.03 : 1,878.80 = 857.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.03/1,878.80 = 857.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.03x = 1,878.80 × 857.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.03x = 1,611,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,415.61/1,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.10

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