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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.06, 1,290.10 and 851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.06, 1,290.10 and 851.56 is: 1,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.06 : 1,290.10 = 851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.06/1,290.10 = 851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.06x = 1,290.10 × 851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.06x = 1,098,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,597.56/860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.35

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