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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.32, 2,001.52 and 860.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.32, 2,001.52 and 860.96 is: 1,188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.32 : 2,001.52 = 860.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.32/2,001.52 = 860.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.32x = 2,001.52 × 860.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.32x = 1,723,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,228.66/1,450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.17

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