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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.02, 1,283.02 and 837.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.02, 1,283.02 and 837.13 is: 1,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.02 : 1,283.02 = 837.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.02/1,283.02 = 837.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.02x = 1,283.02 × 837.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.02x = 1,074,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,054.53/857.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.24

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