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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.53, 1,883.66 and 860.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.53, 1,883.66 and 860.58 is: 1,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.53 : 1,883.66 = 860.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.53/1,883.66 = 860.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.53x = 1,883.66 × 860.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.53x = 1,621,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,035.82/1,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.12

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