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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.28, 1,593.90 and 860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.28, 1,593.90 and 860.87 is: 1,188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.28 : 1,593.90 = 860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.28/1,593.90 = 860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.28x = 1,593.90 × 860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.28x = 1,372,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,132.72/1,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.73

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