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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.13, 1,186.99 and 487.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.13, 1,186.99 and 487.10 is: 672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.13 : 1,186.99 = 487.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.13/1,186.99 = 487.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.13x = 1,186.99 × 487.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.13x = 578,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,184.58/860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.21

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