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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,366.43 and 860.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,366.43 and 860.13 is: 1,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,366.43 = 860.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,366.43 = 860.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,366.43 × 860.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 1,175,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,303.14/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.05

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