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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.42, 1,185.54 and 818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.42, 1,185.54 and 818 is: 1,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.42 : 1,185.54 = 818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.42/1,185.54 = 818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.42x = 1,185.54 × 818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.42x = 969,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,771.72/857.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.03

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