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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.78, 1,958.85 and 860.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.78, 1,958.85 and 860.07 is: 1,186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.78 : 1,958.85 = 860.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.78/1,958.85 = 860.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.78x = 1,958.85 × 860.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.78x = 1,684,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,748.12/1,419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.63

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