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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.60, 1,829.52 and 859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.60, 1,829.52 and 859.04 is: 1,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.60 : 1,829.52 = 859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.60/1,829.52 = 859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.60x = 1,829.52 × 859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.60x = 1,571,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,630.86/1,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.60

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