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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.90, 1,187.76 and 750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.90, 1,187.76 and 750.19 is: 1,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.90 : 1,187.76 = 750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.90/1,187.76 = 750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.90x = 1,187.76 × 750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.90x = 891,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,045.67/860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.02

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