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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.33, 1,999.37 and 859.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.33, 1,999.37 and 859.45 is: 1,185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.33 : 1,999.37 = 859.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.33/1,999.37 = 859.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.33x = 1,999.37 × 859.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.33x = 1,718,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,358.55/1,449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.62

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