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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.70, 1,203.80 and 858.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.70, 1,203.80 and 858.70 is: 1,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.70 : 1,203.80 = 858.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.70/1,203.80 = 858.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.70x = 1,203.80 × 858.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.70x = 1,033,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,703.06/858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.80

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