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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.06, 1,872.17 and 859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.06, 1,872.17 and 859.13 is: 1,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.06 : 1,872.17 = 859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.06/1,872.17 = 859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.06x = 1,872.17 × 859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.06x = 1,608,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,423.76/1,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.10

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