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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.60, 1,432.71 and 860.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.60, 1,432.71 and 860.56 is: 1,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.60 : 1,432.71 = 860.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.60/1,432.71 = 860.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.60x = 1,432.71 × 860.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.60x = 1,232,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,934.71/1,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.12

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