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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.03, 1,476.88 and 861.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.03, 1,476.88 and 861.59 is: 1,189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.03 : 1,476.88 = 861.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.03/1,476.88 = 861.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.03x = 1,476.88 × 861.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.03x = 1,272,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,466.58/1,070.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.18

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