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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.98, 1,958.24 and 859.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.98, 1,958.24 and 859.55 is: 1,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.98 : 1,958.24 = 859.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.98/1,958.24 = 859.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.98x = 1,958.24 × 859.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.98x = 1,683,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,205.79/1,418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.21

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