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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.58, 1,873.66 and 860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.58, 1,873.66 and 860.26 is: 1,187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.58 : 1,873.66 = 860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.58/1,873.66 = 860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.58x = 1,873.66 × 860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.58x = 1,611,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,830.45/1,357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.29

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