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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.36, 2,040.84 and 858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.36, 2,040.84 and 858 is: 1,183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.36 : 2,040.84 = 858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.36/2,040.84 = 858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.36x = 2,040.84 × 858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.36x = 1,751,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,040.72/1,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.65

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