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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.37, 1,960.50 and 860.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.37, 1,960.50 and 860.75 is: 1,188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.37 : 1,960.50 = 860.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.37/1,960.50 = 860.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.37x = 1,960.50 × 860.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.37x = 1,687,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,490.57/1,420.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.07

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