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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.60, 1,453.45 and 860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.60, 1,453.45 and 860.60 is: 1,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.60 : 1,453.45 = 860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.60/1,453.45 = 860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.60x = 1,453.45 × 860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.60x = 1,250,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,839.07/1,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.60

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