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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.45, 2,099.63 and 858.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.45, 2,099.63 and 858.29 is: 1,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.45 : 2,099.63 = 858.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.45/2,099.63 = 858.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.45x = 2,099.63 × 858.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.45x = 1,802,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,083.08/1,521.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.45

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