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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.64, 1,796.58 and 860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.64, 1,796.58 and 860.28 is: 1,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.64 : 1,796.58 = 860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.64/1,796.58 = 860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.64x = 1,796.58 × 860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.64x = 1,545,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,561.84/1,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.40

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