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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.92, 1,808.42 and 859.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.92, 1,808.42 and 859.11 is: 1,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.92 : 1,808.42 = 859.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.92/1,808.42 = 859.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.92x = 1,808.42 × 859.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.92x = 1,553,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,620.63/1,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.39

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