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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174, 1,619.20 and 860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174, 1,619.20 and 860.44 is: 1,186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174 : 1,619.20 = 860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174/1,619.20 = 860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174x = 1,619.20 × 860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174x = 1,393,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,224.45/1,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.73

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