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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.33, 1,700.19 and 859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.33, 1,700.19 and 859.74 is: 1,185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.33 : 1,700.19 = 859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.33/1,700.19 = 859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.33x = 1,700.19 × 859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.33x = 1,461,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,721.35/1,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.18

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