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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.79, 2,273.08 and 858.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.79, 2,273.08 and 858.05 is: 1,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.79 : 2,273.08 = 858.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.79/2,273.08 = 858.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.79x = 2,273.08 × 858.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.79x = 1,950,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,416.29/1,517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.04

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