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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.72, 1,676.88 and 860.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.72, 1,676.88 and 860.94 is: 1,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.72 : 1,676.88 = 860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.72/1,676.88 = 860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.72x = 1,676.88 × 860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.72x = 1,443,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,693.07/1,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.50

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