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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.56, 1,572.48 and 860.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.56, 1,572.48 and 860.16 is: 1,187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.56 : 1,572.48 = 860.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.56/1,572.48 = 860.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.56x = 1,572.48 × 860.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.56x = 1,352,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,584.40/1,138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.98

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