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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.56, 1,781.27 and 860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.56, 1,781.27 and 860.60 is: 1,289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.56 : 1,781.27 = 860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.56/1,781.27 = 860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.56x = 1,781.27 × 860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.56x = 1,532,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,958.66/1,188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.76

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