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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.25, 2,149.10 and 858.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.25, 2,149.10 and 858.62 is: 1,184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.25 : 2,149.10 = 858.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.25/2,149.10 = 858.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.25x = 2,149.10 × 858.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.25x = 1,845,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,267.76/1,557.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.95

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