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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.39, 1,787.74 and 859.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.39, 1,787.74 and 859.16 is: 1,285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.39 : 1,787.74 = 859.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.39/1,787.74 = 859.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.39x = 1,787.74 × 859.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.39x = 1,535,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,957.02/1,194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.98

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