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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.14, 1,828.70 and 860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.14, 1,828.70 and 860.20 is: 1,187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.14 : 1,828.70 = 860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.14/1,828.70 = 860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.14x = 1,828.70 × 860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.14x = 1,573,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,047.74/1,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.08

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