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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.71, 2,055.75 and 860.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.71, 2,055.75 and 860.27 is: 1,187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.71 : 2,055.75 = 860.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.71/2,055.75 = 860.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.71x = 2,055.75 × 860.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.71x = 1,768,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,500.05/1,489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.14

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