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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.44, 2,042.04 and 858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.44, 2,042.04 and 858.56 is: 1,185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.44 : 2,042.04 = 858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.44/2,042.04 = 858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.44x = 2,042.04 × 858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.44x = 1,753,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,213.86/1,479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.05

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