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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.64, 1,748.76 and 859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.64, 1,748.76 and 859.76 is: 1,286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.64 : 1,748.76 = 859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.64/1,748.76 = 859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.64x = 1,748.76 × 859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.64x = 1,503,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,513.90/1,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.55

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