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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.36, 2,099.48 and 858.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.36, 2,099.48 and 858.21 is: 1,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.36 : 2,099.48 = 858.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.36/2,099.48 = 858.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.36x = 2,099.48 × 858.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.36x = 1,801,790.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,790.44/1,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.33

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