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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.54, 1,187.01 and 750.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.54, 1,187.01 and 750.27 is: 1,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.54 : 1,187.01 = 750.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.54/1,187.01 = 750.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.54x = 1,187.01 × 750.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.54x = 890,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,579.63/860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.91

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