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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.26, 1,906.37 and 860.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.26, 1,906.37 and 860.51 is: 1,290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.26 : 1,906.37 = 860.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.26/1,906.37 = 860.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.26x = 1,906.37 × 860.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.26x = 1,640,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,450.45/1,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.41

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