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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.02, 1,841.25 and 867.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.02, 1,841.25 and 867.46 is: 1,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.02 : 1,841.25 = 867.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.02/1,841.25 = 867.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.02x = 1,841.25 × 867.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.02x = 1,597,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,210.73/1,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.29

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