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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.46, 1,573.86 and 860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.46, 1,573.86 and 860.26 is: 1,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.46 : 1,573.86 = 860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.46/1,573.86 = 860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.46x = 1,573.86 × 860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.46x = 1,353,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,928.80/1,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.18

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