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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.84, 1,844.28 and 864.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.84, 1,844.28 and 864.15 is: 1,193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.84 : 1,844.28 = 864.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.84/1,844.28 = 864.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.84x = 1,844.28 × 864.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.84x = 1,593,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,734.56/1,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.06

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