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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.72, 2,214.96 and 860.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.72, 2,214.96 and 860.03 is: 1,289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.72 : 2,214.96 = 860.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.72/2,214.96 = 860.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.72x = 2,214.96 × 860.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.72x = 1,904,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,932.05/1,476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.98

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