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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.16, 1,592.55 and 860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.16, 1,592.55 and 860.13 is: 1,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.16 : 1,592.55 = 860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.16/1,592.55 = 860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.16x = 1,592.55 × 860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.16x = 1,369,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,800.03/1,154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.84

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