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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.80, 1,549.56 and 859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.80, 1,549.56 and 859.36 is: 1,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.80 : 1,549.56 = 859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.80/1,549.56 = 859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.80x = 1,549.56 × 859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.80x = 1,331,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,629.88/1,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.05

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