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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.69, 1,182.60 and 856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.69, 1,182.60 and 856.26 is: 1,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.69 : 1,182.60 = 856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.69/1,182.60 = 856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.69x = 1,182.60 × 856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.69x = 1,012,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,613.08/858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.25

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