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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.37, 1,386.67 and 857.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.37, 1,386.67 and 857.02 is: 1,284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.37 : 1,386.67 = 857.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.37/1,386.67 = 857.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.37x = 1,386.67 × 857.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.37x = 1,188,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,403.92/925.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.25

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