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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.15, 1,187.03 and 487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.15, 1,187.03 and 487.13 is: 672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.15 : 1,187.03 = 487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.15/1,187.03 = 487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.15x = 1,187.03 × 487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.15x = 578,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,233.21/860.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.24

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