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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.46, 1,413.84 and 867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.46, 1,413.84 and 867.80 is: 1,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.46 : 1,413.84 = 867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.46/1,413.84 = 867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.46x = 1,413.84 × 867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.46x = 1,226,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,930.35/1,025.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.47

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