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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.56, 1,866.42 and 859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.56, 1,866.42 and 859.08 is: 1,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.56 : 1,866.42 = 859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.56/1,866.42 = 859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.56x = 1,866.42 × 859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.56x = 1,603,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,404.09/1,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.37

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