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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.72, 2,149.68 and 859.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.72, 2,149.68 and 859.11 is: 1,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.72 : 2,149.68 = 859.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.72/2,149.68 = 859.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.72x = 2,149.68 × 859.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.72x = 1,846,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,811.58/1,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.59

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