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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.48, 1,796.76 and 860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.48, 1,796.76 and 860.40 is: 1,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.48 : 1,796.76 = 860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.48/1,796.76 = 860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.48x = 1,796.76 × 860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.48x = 1,545,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,932.30/1,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.91

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