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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.94, 1,796.77 and 859.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.94, 1,796.77 and 859.07 is: 1,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.94 : 1,796.77 = 859.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.94/1,796.77 = 859.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.94x = 1,796.77 × 859.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.94x = 1,543,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,546.91/1,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.58

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