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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.54, 1,980.52 and 859.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.54, 1,980.52 and 859.07 is: 1,287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.54 : 1,980.52 = 859.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.54/1,980.52 = 859.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.54x = 1,980.52 × 859.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.54x = 1,701,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,405.32/1,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.44

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