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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.28, 1,531.36 and 860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.28, 1,531.36 and 860.04 is: 1,187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.28 : 1,531.36 = 860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.28/1,531.36 = 860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.28x = 1,531.36 × 860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.28x = 1,317,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,030.85/1,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.28

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