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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.37, 1,291.77 and 821.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.37, 1,291.77 and 821.49 is: 1,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.37 : 1,291.77 = 821.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.37/1,291.77 = 821.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.37x = 1,291.77 × 821.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.37x = 1,061,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,176.14/860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.40

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