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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.64, 1,908.60 and 859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.64, 1,908.60 and 859.38 is: 1,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.64 : 1,908.60 = 859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.64/1,908.60 = 859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.64x = 1,908.60 × 859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.64x = 1,640,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,212.67/1,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.29

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