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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.78, 4,752.63 and 860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.78, 4,752.63 and 860.28 is: 1,290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.78 : 4,752.63 = 860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.78/4,752.63 = 860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.78x = 4,752.63 × 860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.78x = 4,088,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,592.54/3,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.27

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