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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.44, 1,872.09 and 859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.44, 1,872.09 and 859.13 is: 1,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.44 : 1,872.09 = 859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.44/1,872.09 = 859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.44x = 1,872.09 × 859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.44x = 1,608,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,364.92/1,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.72

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