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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.47, 2,067.71 and 860.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.47, 2,067.71 and 860.58 is: 1,289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.47 : 2,067.71 = 860.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.47/2,067.71 = 860.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.47x = 2,067.71 × 860.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.47x = 1,779,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,425.57/1,380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.00

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