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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.83, 2,328.80 and 859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.83, 2,328.80 and 859.38 is: 1,288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.83 : 2,328.80 = 859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.83/2,328.80 = 859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.83x = 2,328.80 × 859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.83x = 2,001,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,319.85/1,552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.82

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