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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.59, 1,872.99 and 859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.59, 1,872.99 and 859.74 is: 1,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.59 : 1,872.99 = 859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.59/1,872.99 = 859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.59x = 1,872.99 × 859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.59x = 1,610,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,284.42/1,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.13

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