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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.12, 1,848.96 and 867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.12, 1,848.96 and 867.30 is: 1,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.12 : 1,848.96 = 867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.12/1,848.96 = 867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.12x = 1,848.96 × 867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.12x = 1,603,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,596.07/1,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.50

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