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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.85, 1,795.82 and 859.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.85, 1,795.82 and 859.59 is: 1,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.85 : 1,795.82 = 859.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.85/1,795.82 = 859.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.85x = 1,795.82 × 859.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.85x = 1,543,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,664.62/1,301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.75

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