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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.10, 1,765.88 and 860.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.10, 1,765.88 and 860.54 is: 1,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.10 : 1,765.88 = 860.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.10/1,765.88 = 860.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.10x = 1,765.88 × 860.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.10x = 1,519,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,610.38/1,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.10

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