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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.61, 1,674.25 and 860.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.61, 1,674.25 and 860.57 is: 1,289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.61 : 1,674.25 = 860.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.61/1,674.25 = 860.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.61x = 1,674.25 × 860.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.61x = 1,440,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,809.32/1,117.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.19

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