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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419, 1,958.60 and 859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419, 1,958.60 and 859.38 is: 1,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419 : 1,958.60 = 859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419/1,958.60 = 859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419x = 1,958.60 × 859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419x = 1,683,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,181.67/1,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.17

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