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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.26, 2,055.94 and 860.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.26, 2,055.94 and 860.34 is: 1,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.26 : 2,055.94 = 860.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.26/2,055.94 = 860.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.26x = 2,055.94 × 860.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.26x = 1,768,803.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,803.03/1,490.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.91

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