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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.74, 2,214.38 and 860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.74, 2,214.38 and 860.66 is: 1,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.74 : 2,214.38 = 860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.74/2,214.38 = 860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.74x = 2,214.38 × 860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.74x = 1,905,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,828.29/1,476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.56

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