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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.10, 1,847.61 and 867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.10, 1,847.61 and 867.20 is: 1,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.10 : 1,847.61 = 867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.10/1,847.61 = 867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.10x = 1,847.61 × 867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.10x = 1,602,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,238.15/1,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.61

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