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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.14, 1,187.14 and 487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.14, 1,187.14 and 487.26 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.14 : 1,187.14 = 487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.14/1,187.14 = 487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.14x = 1,187.14 × 487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.14x = 578,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,445.84/860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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