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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.96, 1,999.59 and 859.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.96, 1,999.59 and 859.48 is: 1,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.96 : 1,999.59 = 859.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.96/1,999.59 = 859.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.96x = 1,999.59 × 859.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.96x = 1,718,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,599.39/1,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.10

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