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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.10, 1,844.78 and 864.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.10, 1,844.78 and 864.68 is: 1,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.10 : 1,844.78 = 864.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.10/1,844.78 = 864.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.10x = 1,844.78 × 864.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.10x = 1,595,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,130.82/1,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.88

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