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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.91, 1,957.64 and 859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.91, 1,957.64 and 859.20 is: 1,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.91 : 1,957.64 = 859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.91/1,957.64 = 859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.91x = 1,957.64 × 859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.91x = 1,682,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,004.29/1,418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.42

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