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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.47, 2,001.60 and 860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.47, 2,001.60 and 860.66 is: 1,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.47 : 2,001.60 = 860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.47/2,001.60 = 860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.47x = 2,001.60 × 860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.47x = 1,722,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,687.05/1,450.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.68

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