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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.11, 2,211.76 and 860.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.11, 2,211.76 and 860.33 is: 1,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.11 : 2,211.76 = 860.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.11/2,211.76 = 860.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.11x = 2,211.76 × 860.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.11x = 1,902,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,843.48/1,476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.09

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