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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.70, 1,279.81 and 805.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.70, 1,279.81 and 805.46 is: 1,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.70 : 1,279.81 = 805.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.70/1,279.81 = 805.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.70x = 1,279.81 × 805.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.70x = 1,030,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,835.76/857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.86

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