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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.08, 2,041.38 and 858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.08, 2,041.38 and 858.44 is: 1,184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.08 : 2,041.38 = 858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.08/2,041.38 = 858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.08x = 2,041.38 × 858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.08x = 1,752,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,402.25/1,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.79

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