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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.08, 1,572.45 and 859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.08, 1,572.45 and 859.42 is: 1,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.08 : 1,572.45 = 859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.08/1,572.45 = 859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.08x = 1,572.45 × 859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.08x = 1,351,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,394.98/1,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.39

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