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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086, 1,492.37 and 864.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086, 1,492.37 and 864.56 is: 1,188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086 : 1,492.37 = 864.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086/1,492.37 = 864.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086x = 1,492.37 × 864.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086x = 1,290,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,243.41/1,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.07

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