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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.84, 1,959.66 and 860.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.84, 1,959.66 and 860.67 is: 1,187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.84 : 1,959.66 = 860.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.84/1,959.66 = 860.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.84x = 1,959.66 × 860.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.84x = 1,686,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,620.57/1,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.89

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