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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,279.96, 1,765.56 and 860.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,279.96, 1,765.56 and 860.47 is: 1,186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,279.96 : 1,765.56 = 860.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,279.96/1,765.56 = 860.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,279.96x = 1,765.56 × 860.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,279.96x = 1,519,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,211.41/1,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.92

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