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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.85, 1,774.71 and 859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.85, 1,774.71 and 859.50 is: 1,287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.85 : 1,774.71 = 859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.85/1,774.71 = 859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.85x = 1,774.71 × 859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.85x = 1,525,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,363.25/1,184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.39

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