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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.68, 1,749.21 and 860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.68, 1,749.21 and 860.41 is: 1,287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.68 : 1,749.21 = 860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.68/1,749.21 = 860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.68x = 1,749.21 × 860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.68x = 1,505,037.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,037.78/1,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.81

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