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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.09, 2,099.06 and 857.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.09, 2,099.06 and 857.91 is: 1,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.09 : 2,099.06 = 857.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.09/2,099.06 = 857.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.09x = 2,099.06 × 857.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.09x = 1,800,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,800.28/1,521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.89

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