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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.90, 1,544.21 and 859.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.90, 1,544.21 and 859.15 is: 1,186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.90 : 1,544.21 = 859.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.90/1,544.21 = 859.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.90x = 1,544.21 × 859.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.90x = 1,326,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,703.73/1,117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.78

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