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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.21, 1,577.79 and 860.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.21, 1,577.79 and 860.36 is: 1,185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.21 : 1,577.79 = 860.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.21/1,577.79 = 860.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.21x = 1,577.79 × 860.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.21x = 1,357,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,459.52/1,145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.34

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