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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.21, 1,875.81 and 860.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.21, 1,875.81 and 860.02 is: 1,289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.21 : 1,875.81 = 860.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.21/1,875.81 = 860.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.21x = 1,875.81 × 860.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.21x = 1,613,234.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,234.12/1,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.34

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