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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.36, 1,960.14 and 860.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.36, 1,960.14 and 860.94 is: 1,188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.36 : 1,960.14 = 860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.36/1,960.14 = 860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.36x = 1,960.14 × 860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.36x = 1,687,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,562.93/1,420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.12

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