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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.44, 2,099.59 and 858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.44, 2,099.59 and 858.28 is: 1,184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.44 : 2,099.59 = 858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.44/2,099.59 = 858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.44x = 2,099.59 × 858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.44x = 1,802,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,027.31/1,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.42

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