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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.66, 1,907.34 and 857.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.66, 1,907.34 and 857.78 is: 1,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.66 : 1,907.34 = 857.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.66/1,907.34 = 857.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.66x = 1,907.34 × 857.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.66x = 1,636,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,078.11/1,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.28

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