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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.80, 2,848.54 and 859.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.80, 2,848.54 and 859.29 is: 1,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.80 : 2,848.54 = 859.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.80/2,848.54 = 859.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.80x = 2,848.54 × 859.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.80x = 2,447,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,721.94/1,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.09

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