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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.55, 1,944.82 and 860.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.55, 1,944.82 and 860.59 is: 1,290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.55 : 1,944.82 = 860.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.55/1,944.82 = 860.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.55x = 1,944.82 × 860.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.55x = 1,673,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,682.92/1,296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.88

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