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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.67, 1,285.38 and 832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.67, 1,285.38 and 832.74 is: 1,248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.67 : 1,285.38 = 832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.67/1,285.38 = 832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.67x = 1,285.38 × 832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.67x = 1,070,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,387.34/857.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.02

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