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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.18, 1,412.76 and 860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.18, 1,412.76 and 860.13 is: 1,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.18 : 1,412.76 = 860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.18/1,412.76 = 860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.18x = 1,412.76 × 860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.18x = 1,215,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,157.26/1,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.16

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