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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.81, 1,388.93 and 860.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.81, 1,388.93 and 860.85 is: 1,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.81 : 1,388.93 = 860.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.81/1,388.93 = 860.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.81x = 1,388.93 × 860.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.81x = 1,195,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,655.60/1,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.22

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