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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.56, 1,592.28 and 859.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.56, 1,592.28 and 859.22 is: 1,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.56 : 1,592.28 = 859.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.56/1,592.28 = 859.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.56x = 1,592.28 × 859.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.56x = 1,368,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,118.82/1,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.00

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