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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.11, 2,214.84 and 860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.11, 2,214.84 and 860.26 is: 1,289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.11 : 2,214.84 = 860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.11/2,214.84 = 860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.11x = 2,214.84 × 860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.11x = 1,905,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,338.26/1,478.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.04

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