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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.93, 1,834.40 and 859.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.93, 1,834.40 and 859.34 is: 1,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.93 : 1,834.40 = 859.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.93/1,834.40 = 859.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.93x = 1,834.40 × 859.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.93x = 1,576,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,373.59/1,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.02

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