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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.04, 1,186.86 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.04, 1,186.86 and 487.02 is: 672.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.04 : 1,186.86 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.04/1,186.86 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.04x = 1,186.86 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.04x = 578,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,024.56/860.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.09

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