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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.32, 1,902.36 and 860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.32, 1,902.36 and 860.08 is: 1,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.32 : 1,902.36 = 860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.32/1,902.36 = 860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.32x = 1,902.36 × 860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.32x = 1,636,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,181.79/1,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.04

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