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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.60, 1,290.60 and 717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.60, 1,290.60 and 717.60 is: 1,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.60 : 1,290.60 = 717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.60/1,290.60 = 717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.60x = 1,290.60 × 717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.60x = 926,134.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,134.56/861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.90

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