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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.18, 2,044.05 and 860.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.18, 2,044.05 and 860.18 is: 1,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.18 : 2,044.05 = 860.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.18/2,044.05 = 860.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.18x = 2,044.05 × 860.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.18x = 1,758,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,250.93/1,481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.06

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