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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.11, 1,187.03 and 487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.11, 1,187.03 and 487.26 is: 672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.11 : 1,187.03 = 487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.11/1,187.03 = 487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.11x = 1,187.03 × 487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.11x = 578,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,392.24/860.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.46

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