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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.51, 1,187.50 and 467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.51, 1,187.50 and 467.54 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.51 : 1,187.50 = 467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.51/1,187.50 = 467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.51x = 1,187.50 × 467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.51x = 555,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,204.20/860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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