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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.37, 1,623.56 and 864.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.37, 1,623.56 and 864.93 is: 1,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.37 : 1,623.56 = 864.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.37/1,623.56 = 864.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.37x = 1,623.56 × 864.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.37x = 1,404,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,265.75/1,082.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.40

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