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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.60, 1,302.66 and 860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.60, 1,302.66 and 860.88 is: 1,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.60 : 1,302.66 = 860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.60/1,302.66 = 860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.60x = 1,302.66 × 860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.60x = 1,121,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,433.94/870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.12

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