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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.88, 1,999.45 and 859.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.88, 1,999.45 and 859.90 is: 1,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.88 : 1,999.45 = 859.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.88/1,999.45 = 859.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.88x = 1,999.45 × 859.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.88x = 1,719,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,327.06/1,448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.66

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