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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.14, 1,999.56 and 859.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.14, 1,999.56 and 859.82 is: 1,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.14 : 1,999.56 = 859.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.14/1,999.56 = 859.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.14x = 1,999.56 × 859.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.14x = 1,719,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,261.68/1,449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.40

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