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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.04, 1,874.74 and 861.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.04, 1,874.74 and 861.16 is: 1,188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.04 : 1,874.74 = 861.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.04/1,874.74 = 861.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.04x = 1,874.74 × 861.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.04x = 1,614,451.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,451.10/1,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.81

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