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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.80, 1,838.46 and 860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.80, 1,838.46 and 860.20 is: 1,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.80 : 1,838.46 = 860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.80/1,838.46 = 860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.80x = 1,838.46 × 860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.80x = 1,581,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,443.29/1,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.45

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