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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.27, 1,592.37 and 867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.27, 1,592.37 and 867.69 is: 1,300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.27 : 1,592.37 = 867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.27/1,592.37 = 867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.27x = 1,592.37 × 867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.27x = 1,381,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,683.53/1,062.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.69

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