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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.06, 1,291.80 and 830.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.06, 1,291.80 and 830.90 is: 1,248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.06 : 1,291.80 = 830.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.06/1,291.80 = 830.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.06x = 1,291.80 × 830.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.06x = 1,073,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,356.62/860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.00

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