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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.54, 2,076.48 and 860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.54, 2,076.48 and 860.20 is: 1,287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.54 : 2,076.48 = 860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.54/2,076.48 = 860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.54x = 2,076.48 × 860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.54x = 1,786,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,188.10/1,387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.31

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