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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.23, 1,958.58 and 859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.23, 1,958.58 and 859.80 is: 1,186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.23 : 1,958.58 = 859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.23/1,958.58 = 859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.23x = 1,958.58 × 859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.23x = 1,683,987.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,987.08/1,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.55

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