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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.38, 1,554.48 and 861.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.38, 1,554.48 and 861.42 is: 1,292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.38 : 1,554.48 = 861.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.38/1,554.48 = 861.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.38x = 1,554.48 × 861.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.38x = 1,339,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,060.16/1,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.06

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