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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.56, 1,289.40 and 751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.56, 1,289.40 and 751.12 is: 1,125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.56 : 1,289.40 = 751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.56/1,289.40 = 751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.56x = 1,289.40 × 751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.56x = 968,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,494.13/860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.42

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