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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.41, 1,796.10 and 860.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.41, 1,796.10 and 860.23 is: 1,187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.41 : 1,796.10 = 860.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.41/1,796.10 = 860.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.41x = 1,796.10 × 860.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.41x = 1,545,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,059.10/1,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.22

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