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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.27, 1,702.01 and 860.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.27, 1,702.01 and 860.29 is: 1,290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.27 : 1,702.01 = 860.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.27/1,702.01 = 860.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.27x = 1,702.01 × 860.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.27x = 1,464,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,222.18/1,134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.89

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