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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.63, 2,045.05 and 860.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.63, 2,045.05 and 860.63 is: 1,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.63 : 2,045.05 = 860.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.63/2,045.05 = 860.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.63x = 2,045.05 × 860.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.63x = 1,760,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,019.00/1,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.90

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