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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.73, 1,796.43 and 859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.73, 1,796.43 and 859.32 is: 1,185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.73 : 1,796.43 = 859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.73/1,796.43 = 859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.73x = 1,796.43 × 859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.73x = 1,543,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,708.23/1,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.89

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