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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.81, 1,805.49 and 860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.81, 1,805.49 and 860.62 is: 1,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.81 : 1,805.49 = 860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.81/1,805.49 = 860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.81x = 1,805.49 × 860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.81x = 1,553,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,834.14/1,308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.21

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