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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.46, 1,292.40 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.46, 1,292.40 and 374.52 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.46 : 1,292.40 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.46/1,292.40 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.46x = 1,292.40 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.46x = 484,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,029.65/861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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