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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.60, 2,067.22 and 857.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.60, 2,067.22 and 857.82 is: 1,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.60 : 2,067.22 = 857.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.60/2,067.22 = 857.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.60x = 2,067.22 × 857.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.60x = 1,773,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,302.66/1,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.18

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