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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.74, 2,044.35 and 860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.74, 2,044.35 and 860.62 is: 1,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.74 : 2,044.35 = 860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.74/2,044.35 = 860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.74x = 2,044.35 × 860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.74x = 1,759,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,408.50/1,481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.39

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