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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.01, 1,306.76 and 859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.01, 1,306.76 and 859.38 is: 1,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.01 : 1,306.76 = 859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.01/1,306.76 = 859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.01x = 1,306.76 × 859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.01x = 1,122,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,999.11/953.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.37

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