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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.92, 1,958.14 and 859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.92, 1,958.14 and 859.48 is: 1,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.92 : 1,958.14 = 859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.92/1,958.14 = 859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.92x = 1,958.14 × 859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.92x = 1,682,982.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,982.17/1,418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.10

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