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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.18, 1,187.05 and 487.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.18, 1,187.05 and 487.19 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.18 : 1,187.05 = 487.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.18/1,187.05 = 487.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.18x = 1,187.05 × 487.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.18x = 578,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,310.52/860.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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