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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412, 1,948.56 and 860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412, 1,948.56 and 860 is: 1,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412 : 1,948.56 = 860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412/1,948.56 = 860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412x = 1,948.56 × 860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412x = 1,675,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,761.60/1,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.80

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