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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.28, 1,614.18 and 859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.28, 1,614.18 and 859.24 is: 1,185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.28 : 1,614.18 = 859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.28/1,614.18 = 859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.28x = 1,614.18 × 859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.28x = 1,386,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,968.02/1,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.16

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