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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.37, 1,676.43 and 862.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.37, 1,676.43 and 862.02 is: 1,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.37 : 1,676.43 = 862.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.37/1,676.43 = 862.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.37x = 1,676.43 × 862.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.37x = 1,445,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,116.19/1,214.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.01

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