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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.16, 1,618.88 and 859.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.16, 1,618.88 and 859.17 is: 1,184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.16 : 1,618.88 = 859.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.16/1,618.88 = 859.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.16x = 1,618.88 × 859.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.16x = 1,390,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,888.83/1,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.59

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