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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.04, 1,958.48 and 859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.04, 1,958.48 and 859.74 is: 1,186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.04 : 1,958.48 = 859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.04/1,958.48 = 859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.04x = 1,958.48 × 859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.04x = 1,683,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,783.60/1,419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.57

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