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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,186.87 and 487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,186.87 and 487.04 is: 672.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,186.87 = 487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,186.87 = 487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,186.87 × 487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 578,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,053.16/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.06

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