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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.88, 1,909.26 and 859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.88, 1,909.26 and 859.62 is: 1,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.88 : 1,909.26 = 859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.88/1,909.26 = 859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.88x = 1,909.26 × 859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.88x = 1,641,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,238.08/1,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.83

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