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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.62, 1,747.02 and 860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.62, 1,747.02 and 860.24 is: 1,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.62 : 1,747.02 = 860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.62/1,747.02 = 860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.62x = 1,747.02 × 860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.62x = 1,502,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,856.48/1,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.43

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