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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.48, 1,381 and 862.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.48, 1,381 and 862.04 is: 1,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.48 : 1,381 = 862.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.48/1,381 = 862.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.48x = 1,381 × 862.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.48x = 1,190,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,477.24/1,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.72

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