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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.84, 2,223.65 and 857.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.84, 2,223.65 and 857.94 is: 1,287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.84 : 2,223.65 = 857.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.84/2,223.65 = 857.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.84x = 2,223.65 × 857.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.84x = 1,907,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,764.60/1,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.43

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