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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.88, 1,957.62 and 859.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.88, 1,957.62 and 859.68 is: 1,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.88 : 1,957.62 = 859.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.88/1,957.62 = 859.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.88x = 1,957.62 × 859.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.88x = 1,682,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,926.76/1,418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.10

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