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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.61, 1,874.66 and 861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.61, 1,874.66 and 861.14 is: 1,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.61 : 1,874.66 = 861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.61/1,874.66 = 861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.61x = 1,874.66 × 861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.61x = 1,614,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,337.49/1,357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.10

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