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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.48, 2,001.36 and 860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.48, 2,001.36 and 860.80 is: 1,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.48 : 2,001.36 = 860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.48/2,001.36 = 860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.48x = 2,001.36 × 860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.48x = 1,722,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,770.69/1,450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.72

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