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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.25, 1,291.87 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.25, 1,291.87 and 374.03 is: 561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.25 : 1,291.87 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.25/1,291.87 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.25x = 1,291.87 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.25x = 483,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,204.38/861.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.05

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