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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.60, 1,589.40 and 865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.60, 1,589.40 and 865.20 is: 1,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.60 : 1,589.40 = 865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.60/1,589.40 = 865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.60x = 1,589.40 × 865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.60x = 1,375,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,148.88/1,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.80

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