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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.77, 1,839.33 and 859.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.77, 1,839.33 and 859.83 is: 1,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.77 : 1,839.33 = 859.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.77/1,839.33 = 859.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.77x = 1,839.33 × 859.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.77x = 1,581,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,511.11/1,225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.22

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