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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.40, 2,070.44 and 860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.40, 2,070.44 and 860.40 is: 1,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.40 : 2,070.44 = 860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.40/2,070.44 = 860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.40x = 2,070.44 × 860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.40x = 1,781,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,406.58/1,379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.44

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