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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.05, 1,873.88 and 860.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.05, 1,873.88 and 860.57 is: 1,188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.05 : 1,873.88 = 860.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.05/1,873.88 = 860.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.05x = 1,873.88 × 860.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.05x = 1,612,616.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,616.87/1,357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.32

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