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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.86, 1,281.05 and 673.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.86, 1,281.05 and 673.18 is: 1,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.86 : 1,281.05 = 673.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.86/1,281.05 = 673.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.86x = 1,281.05 × 673.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.86x = 862,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,377.24/857.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.27

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