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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,285.52 and 687.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,285.52 and 687.51 is: 1,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,285.52 = 687.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,285.52 = 687.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,285.52 × 687.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 883,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,811.90/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.06

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