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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.09, 2,011.98 and 860.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.09, 2,011.98 and 860.51 is: 1,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.09 : 2,011.98 = 860.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.09/2,011.98 = 860.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.09x = 2,011.98 × 860.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.09x = 1,731,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,318.85/1,458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.39

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