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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.37, 1,628.06 and 867.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.37, 1,628.06 and 867.93 is: 1,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.37 : 1,628.06 = 867.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.37/1,628.06 = 867.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.37x = 1,628.06 × 867.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.37x = 1,413,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,042.12/1,085.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.90

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