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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.08, 1,550.22 and 860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.08, 1,550.22 and 860.26 is: 1,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.08 : 1,550.22 = 860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.08/1,550.22 = 860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.08x = 1,550.22 × 860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.08x = 1,333,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,592.26/1,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.64

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