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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.21, 2,153.66 and 858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.21, 2,153.66 and 858.33 is: 1,286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.21 : 2,153.66 = 858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.21/2,153.66 = 858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.21x = 2,153.66 × 858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.21x = 1,848,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,546.70/1,437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.21

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