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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.50, 1,872.36 and 859.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.50, 1,872.36 and 859.66 is: 1,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.50 : 1,872.36 = 859.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.50/1,872.36 = 859.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.50x = 1,872.36 × 859.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.50x = 1,609,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,593.00/1,357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.70

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