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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.68, 1,874.70 and 859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.68, 1,874.70 and 859.42 is: 1,288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.68 : 1,874.70 = 859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.68/1,874.70 = 859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.68x = 1,874.70 × 859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.68x = 1,611,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,154.67/1,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.22

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