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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.48, 2,020.56 and 861.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.48, 2,020.56 and 861.05 is: 1,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.48 : 2,020.56 = 861.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.48/2,020.56 = 861.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.48x = 2,020.56 × 861.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.48x = 1,739,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,793.09/1,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.24

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