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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.66, 2,033.22 and 862.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.66, 2,033.22 and 862.10 is: 1,292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.66 : 2,033.22 = 862.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.66/2,033.22 = 862.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.66x = 2,033.22 × 862.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.66x = 1,752,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,838.96/1,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.98

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