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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.06, 1,403.68 and 860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.06, 1,403.68 and 860.41 is: 1,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.06 : 1,403.68 = 860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.06/1,403.68 = 860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.06x = 1,403.68 × 860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.06x = 1,207,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,740.31/1,018.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.32

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