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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.60, 1,287.62 and 818.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.60, 1,287.62 and 818.45 is: 1,228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.60 : 1,287.62 = 818.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.60/1,287.62 = 818.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.60x = 1,287.62 × 818.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.60x = 1,053,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,842.06/857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.83

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