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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.40, 1,576.80 and 859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.40, 1,576.80 and 859.44 is: 1,287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.40 : 1,576.80 = 859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.40/1,576.80 = 859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.40x = 1,576.80 × 859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.40x = 1,355,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,164.99/1,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.69

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