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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,187.73 and 487.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,187.73 and 487.63 is: 672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,187.73 = 487.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,187.73 = 487.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,187.73 × 487.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 579,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,174.26/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.89

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