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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.46, 1,701.66 and 860.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.46, 1,701.66 and 860.69 is: 1,289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.46 : 1,701.66 = 860.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.46/1,701.66 = 860.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.46x = 1,701.66 × 860.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.46x = 1,464,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,601.75/1,135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.88

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