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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.68, 1,908 and 858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.68, 1,908 and 858.88 is: 1,185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.68 : 1,908 = 858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.68/1,908 = 858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.68x = 1,908 × 858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.68x = 1,638,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,743.04/1,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.19

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