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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.64, 1,956.99 and 859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.64, 1,956.99 and 859.13 is: 1,185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.64 : 1,956.99 = 859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.64/1,956.99 = 859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.64x = 1,956.99 × 859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.64x = 1,681,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,308.82/1,418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.16

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