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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.74, 1,353.70 and 860.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.74, 1,353.70 and 860.16 is: 1,291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.74 : 1,353.70 = 860.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.74/1,353.70 = 860.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.74x = 1,353.70 × 860.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.74x = 1,164,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,398.59/901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.28

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