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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.79, 4,752.64 and 859.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.79, 4,752.64 and 859.75 is: 1,289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.79 : 4,752.64 = 859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.79/4,752.64 = 859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.79x = 4,752.64 × 859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.79x = 4,086,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,082.24/3,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.48

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