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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.73, 1,490.40 and 860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.73, 1,490.40 and 860.22 is: 1,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.73 : 1,490.40 = 860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.73/1,490.40 = 860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.73x = 1,490.40 × 860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.73x = 1,282,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,071.89/1,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.40

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