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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,282.51 and 673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,282.51 and 673.17 is: 1,007.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,282.51 = 673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,282.51 = 673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,282.51 × 673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 863,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,347.26/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.36

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