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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.19, 1,289.46 and 781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.19, 1,289.46 and 781.62 is: 1,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.19 : 1,289.46 = 781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.19/1,289.46 = 781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.19x = 1,289.46 × 781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.19x = 1,007,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,867.73/860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.68

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