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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.12, 1,656.16 and 860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.12, 1,656.16 and 860.52 is: 1,289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.12 : 1,656.16 = 860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.12/1,656.16 = 860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.12x = 1,656.16 × 860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.12x = 1,425,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,158.80/1,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.60

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