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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,290.74 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,290.74 and 283.50 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,290.74 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,290.74 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,290.74 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 365,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,923.37/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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