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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.98, 1,905.16 and 859.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.98, 1,905.16 and 859.14 is: 1,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.98 : 1,905.16 = 859.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.98/1,905.16 = 859.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.98x = 1,905.16 × 859.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.98x = 1,636,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,799.16/1,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.82

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