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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048, 1,444.36 and 860.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048, 1,444.36 and 860.89 is: 1,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048 : 1,444.36 = 860.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048/1,444.36 = 860.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048x = 1,444.36 × 860.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048x = 1,243,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,435.08/1,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.48

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