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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508.66, 2,262.96 and 858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508.66, 2,262.96 and 858 is: 1,286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508.66 : 2,262.96 = 858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508.66/2,262.96 = 858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508.66x = 2,262.96 × 858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508.66x = 1,941,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,619.68/1,508.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.99

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