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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.15, 1,882.07 and 859.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.15, 1,882.07 and 859.77 is: 1,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.15 : 1,882.07 = 859.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.15/1,882.07 = 859.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.15x = 1,882.07 × 859.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.15x = 1,618,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,147.32/1,363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.06

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