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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.37, 1,617.56 and 860.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.37, 1,617.56 and 860.93 is: 1,291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.37 : 1,617.56 = 860.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.37/1,617.56 = 860.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.37x = 1,617.56 × 860.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.37x = 1,392,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,601.63/1,078.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.40

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