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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.89, 1,188.36 and 860.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.89, 1,188.36 and 860.19 is: 1,184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.89 : 1,188.36 = 860.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.89/1,188.36 = 860.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.89x = 1,188.36 × 860.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.89x = 1,022,215.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,215.39/862.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.64

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