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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.48, 2,108.09 and 857.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.48, 2,108.09 and 857.43 is: 1,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.48 : 2,108.09 = 857.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.48/2,108.09 = 857.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.48x = 2,108.09 × 857.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.48x = 1,807,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,541.75/1,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.16

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