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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.38, 1,458.40 and 860.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.38, 1,458.40 and 860.06 is: 1,295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.38 : 1,458.40 = 860.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.38/1,458.40 = 860.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.38x = 1,458.40 × 860.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.38x = 1,254,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,311.50/968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.27

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