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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.26, 1,795.90 and 860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.26, 1,795.90 and 860.08 is: 1,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.26 : 1,795.90 = 860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.26/1,795.90 = 860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.26x = 1,795.90 × 860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.26x = 1,544,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,617.67/1,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.02

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