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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.53, 1,187.51 and 467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.53, 1,187.51 and 467.54 is: 645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.53 : 1,187.51 = 467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.53/1,187.51 = 467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.53x = 1,187.51 × 467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.53x = 555,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,206.09/860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.19

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