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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.13, 1,755.98 and 859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.13, 1,755.98 and 859.76 is: 1,291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.13 : 1,755.98 = 859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.13/1,755.98 = 859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.13x = 1,755.98 × 859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.13x = 1,509,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,727.97/1,169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.32

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