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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.91, 1,848.71 and 867.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.91, 1,848.71 and 867.95 is: 1,197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.91 : 1,848.71 = 867.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.91/1,848.71 = 867.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.91x = 1,848.71 × 867.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.91x = 1,604,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,580.77/1,339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.53

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