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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.56, 1,838.10 and 859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.56, 1,838.10 and 859.60 is: 1,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.56 : 1,838.10 = 859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.56/1,838.10 = 859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.56x = 1,838.10 × 859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.56x = 1,580,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,030.76/1,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.60

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