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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.00, 2,055.92 and 860.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.00, 2,055.92 and 860.55 is: 1,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.00 : 2,055.92 = 860.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.00/2,055.92 = 860.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.00x = 2,055.92 × 860.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.00x = 1,769,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,217.65/1,490.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.40

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