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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.98, 1,388.88 and 859.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.98, 1,388.88 and 859.18 is: 1,187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.98 : 1,388.88 = 859.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.98/1,388.88 = 859.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.98x = 1,388.88 × 859.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.98x = 1,193,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,297.92/1,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.38

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