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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.30, 1,279.74 and 753.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.30, 1,279.74 and 753.50 is: 1,124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.30 : 1,279.74 = 753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.30/1,279.74 = 753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.30x = 1,279.74 × 753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.30x = 964,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,277.69/857.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.79

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