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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.02, 1,464.49 and 860.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.02, 1,464.49 and 860.30 is: 1,290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.02 : 1,464.49 = 860.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.02/1,464.49 = 860.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.02x = 1,464.49 × 860.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.02x = 1,259,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,900.75/976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.86

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