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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.23, 1,960.80 and 860.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.23, 1,960.80 and 860.73 is: 1,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.23 : 1,960.80 = 860.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.23/1,960.80 = 860.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.23x = 1,960.80 × 860.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.23x = 1,687,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,719.38/1,421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.51

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