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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.73, 2,179.34 and 859.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.73, 2,179.34 and 859.97 is: 1,288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.73 : 2,179.34 = 859.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.73/2,179.34 = 859.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.73x = 2,179.34 × 859.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.73x = 1,874,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,159.42/1,454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.33

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