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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.92, 1,874.94 and 861.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.92, 1,874.94 and 861.79 is: 1,189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.92 : 1,874.94 = 861.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.92/1,874.94 = 861.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.92x = 1,874.94 × 861.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.92x = 1,615,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,804.54/1,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.04

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