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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.86, 1,329.73 and 857.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.86, 1,329.73 and 857.10 is: 1,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.86 : 1,329.73 = 857.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.86/1,329.73 = 857.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.86x = 1,329.73 × 857.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.86x = 1,139,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,711.58/887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.66

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