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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.04, 1,290.50 and 853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.04, 1,290.50 and 853.36 is: 1,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.04 : 1,290.50 = 853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.04/1,290.50 = 853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.04x = 1,290.50 × 853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.04x = 1,101,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,261.08/860.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.48

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