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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.19, 1,187.03 and 487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.19, 1,187.03 and 487.16 is: 672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.19 : 1,187.03 = 487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.19/1,187.03 = 487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.19x = 1,187.03 × 487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.19x = 578,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,273.27/860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.27

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