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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.54, 1,833.81 and 862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.54, 1,833.81 and 862.88 is: 1,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.54 : 1,833.81 = 862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.54/1,833.81 = 862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.54x = 1,833.81 × 862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.54x = 1,582,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,357.97/1,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.05

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