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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.11, 1,286.60 and 834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.11, 1,286.60 and 834.24 is: 1,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.11 : 1,286.60 = 834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.11/1,286.60 = 834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.11x = 1,286.60 × 834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.11x = 1,073,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,329.01/856.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.73

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