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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.36, 2,258.60 and 858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.36, 2,258.60 and 858.56 is: 1,286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.36 : 2,258.60 = 858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.36/2,258.60 = 858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.36x = 2,258.60 × 858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.36x = 1,939,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,143.62/1,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.45

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