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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.23, 2,328.29 and 860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.23, 2,328.29 and 860.22 is: 1,289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.23 : 2,328.29 = 860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.23/2,328.29 = 860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.23x = 2,328.29 × 860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.23x = 2,002,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,845.39/1,553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.47

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