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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.32, 1,459.49 and 860.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.32, 1,459.49 and 860.49 is: 1,187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.32 : 1,459.49 = 860.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.32/1,459.49 = 860.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.32x = 1,459.49 × 860.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.32x = 1,255,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,872.25/1,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.79

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