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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.53, 1,794.94 and 859.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.53, 1,794.94 and 859.88 is: 1,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.53 : 1,794.94 = 859.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.53/1,794.94 = 859.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.53x = 1,794.94 × 859.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.53x = 1,543,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,433.01/1,301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.86

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