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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.15, 1,187.02 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.15, 1,187.02 and 482.09 is: 665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.15 : 1,187.02 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.15/1,187.02 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.15x = 1,187.02 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.15x = 572,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,245.14/860.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.28

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