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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.46, 1,388.91 and 867.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.46, 1,388.91 and 867.42 is: 1,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.46 : 1,388.91 = 867.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.46/1,388.91 = 867.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.46x = 1,388.91 × 867.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.46x = 1,204,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,768.31/1,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.85

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