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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.37, 2,033.47 and 862.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.37, 2,033.47 and 862.27 is: 1,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.37 : 2,033.47 = 862.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.37/2,033.47 = 862.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.37x = 2,033.47 × 862.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.37x = 1,753,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,400.18/1,356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.72

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