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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.54, 1,960.67 and 861.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.54, 1,960.67 and 861.03 is: 1,188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.54 : 1,960.67 = 861.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.54/1,960.67 = 861.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.54x = 1,960.67 × 861.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.54x = 1,688,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,197.84/1,420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.42

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