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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.61, 1,904.99 and 860.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.61, 1,904.99 and 860.04 is: 1,288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.61 : 1,904.99 = 860.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.61/1,904.99 = 860.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.61x = 1,904.99 × 860.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.61x = 1,638,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,363.30/1,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.42

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