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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.76, 1,260.18 and 858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.76, 1,260.18 and 858.60 is: 1,182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.76 : 1,260.18 = 858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.76/1,260.18 = 858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.76x = 1,260.18 × 858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.76x = 1,081,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,990.55/914.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.81

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