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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.08, 1,281.65 and 808.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.08, 1,281.65 and 808.13 is: 1,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.08 : 1,281.65 = 808.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.08/1,281.65 = 808.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.08x = 1,281.65 × 808.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.08x = 1,035,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,739.81/860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.24

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