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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,290.23 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,290.23 and 243.87 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,290.23 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,290.23 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,290.23 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 314,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,647.17/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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