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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.95, 2,066.31 and 857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.95, 2,066.31 and 857.16 is: 1,285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.95 : 2,066.31 = 857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.95/2,066.31 = 857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.95x = 2,066.31 × 857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.95x = 1,771,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,158.28/1,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.36

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