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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.64, 2,022.66 and 861.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.64, 2,022.66 and 861.10 is: 1,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.64 : 2,022.66 = 861.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.64/2,022.66 = 861.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.64x = 2,022.66 × 861.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.64x = 1,741,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,712.53/1,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.42

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