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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.25, 2,328.01 and 860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.25, 2,328.01 and 860.28 is: 1,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.25 : 2,328.01 = 860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.25/2,328.01 = 860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.25x = 2,328.01 × 860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.25x = 2,002,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,740.44/1,553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.39

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