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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.07, 1,872.96 and 859.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.07, 1,872.96 and 859.76 is: 1,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.07 : 1,872.96 = 859.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.07/1,872.96 = 859.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.07x = 1,872.96 × 859.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.07x = 1,610,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,300.41/1,357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.60

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