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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.92, 1,979.94 and 859.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.92, 1,979.94 and 859.03 is: 1,287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.92 : 1,979.94 = 859.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.92/1,979.94 = 859.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.92x = 1,979.94 × 859.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.92x = 1,700,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,826.13/1,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.61

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