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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.77, 2,387.82 and 860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.77, 2,387.82 and 860.87 is: 1,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.77 : 2,387.82 = 860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.77/2,387.82 = 860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.77x = 2,387.82 × 860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.77x = 2,055,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,602.60/1,590.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.21

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