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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.75, 1,910.96 and 860.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.75, 1,910.96 and 860.78 is: 1,187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.75 : 1,910.96 = 860.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.75/1,910.96 = 860.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.75x = 1,910.96 × 860.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.75x = 1,644,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,916.15/1,384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.88

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