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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.05, 1,431.14 and 860.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.05, 1,431.14 and 860.35 is: 1,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.05 : 1,431.14 = 860.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.05/1,431.14 = 860.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.05x = 1,431.14 × 860.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.05x = 1,231,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,273.42/1,038.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.14

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