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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.52, 1,378.80 and 861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.52, 1,378.80 and 861.12 is: 1,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.52 : 1,378.80 = 861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.52/1,378.80 = 861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.52x = 1,378.80 × 861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.52x = 1,187,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,312.26/1,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.51

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