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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.36, 1,835.40 and 864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.36, 1,835.40 and 864.40 is: 1,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.36 : 1,835.40 = 864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.36/1,835.40 = 864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.36x = 1,835.40 × 864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.36x = 1,586,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,519.76/1,329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.45

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