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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.50, 4,800.19 and 860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.50, 4,800.19 and 860.66 is: 1,290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.50 : 4,800.19 = 860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.50/4,800.19 = 860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.50x = 4,800.19 × 860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.50x = 4,131,331.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,331.53/3,200.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.84

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