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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.76, 2,001.20 and 860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.76, 2,001.20 and 860.32 is: 1,187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.76 : 2,001.20 = 860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.76/2,001.20 = 860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.76x = 2,001.20 × 860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.76x = 1,721,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,672.38/1,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.56

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