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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,315.08 and 860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,315.08 and 860.40 is: 1,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,315.08 = 860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,315.08 = 860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,315.08 × 860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 1,131,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,494.83/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.31

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