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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.75, 2,001.15 and 860.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.75, 2,001.15 and 860.89 is: 1,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.75 : 2,001.15 = 860.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.75/2,001.15 = 860.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.75x = 2,001.15 × 860.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.75x = 1,722,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,770.02/1,450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.50

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