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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.80, 1,285.26 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.80, 1,285.26 and 674.20 is: 1,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.80 : 1,285.26 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.80/1,285.26 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.80x = 1,285.26 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.80x = 866,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,522.29/857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.17

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