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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.43, 1,287.39 and 750.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.43, 1,287.39 and 750.51 is: 1,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.43 : 1,287.39 = 750.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.43/1,287.39 = 750.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.43x = 1,287.39 × 750.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.43x = 966,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,199.07/857.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.85

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