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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.40, 1,453.59 and 859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.40, 1,453.59 and 859.41 is: 1,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.40 : 1,453.59 = 859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.40/1,453.59 = 859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.40x = 1,453.59 × 859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.40x = 1,249,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,229.78/968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.99

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