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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.23, 1,511.67 and 859.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.23, 1,511.67 and 859.75 is: 1,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.23 : 1,511.67 = 859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.23/1,511.67 = 859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.23x = 1,511.67 × 859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.23x = 1,299,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,658.28/1,096.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.58

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