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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.22, 2,099.17 and 858.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.22, 2,099.17 and 858.17 is: 1,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.22 : 2,099.17 = 858.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.22/2,099.17 = 858.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.22x = 2,099.17 × 858.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.22x = 1,801,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,444.72/1,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.21

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