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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.56, 1,431.82 and 860.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.56, 1,431.82 and 860.84 is: 1,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.56 : 1,431.82 = 860.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.56/1,431.82 = 860.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.56x = 1,431.82 × 860.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.56x = 1,232,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,567.93/1,038.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.80

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