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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,186.97 and 487.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,186.97 and 487.07 is: 672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,186.97 = 487.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,186.97 = 487.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,186.97 × 487.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 578,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,135.04/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.17

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