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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.93, 1,959.39 and 860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.93, 1,959.39 and 860.22 is: 1,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.93 : 1,959.39 = 860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.93/1,959.39 = 860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.93x = 1,959.39 × 860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.93x = 1,685,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,506.47/1,419.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.03

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