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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.80, 1,286.70 and 833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.80, 1,286.70 and 833.80 is: 1,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.80 : 1,286.70 = 833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.80/1,286.70 = 833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.80x = 1,286.70 × 833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.80x = 1,072,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,850.46/857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.70

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