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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.53, 4,798.90 and 859.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.53, 4,798.90 and 859.71 is: 1,289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.53 : 4,798.90 = 859.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.53/4,798.90 = 859.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.53x = 4,798.90 × 859.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.53x = 4,125,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,662.32/3,199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.46

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