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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.14, 1,876.28 and 861.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.14, 1,876.28 and 861.93 is: 1,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.14 : 1,876.28 = 861.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.14/1,876.28 = 861.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.14x = 1,876.28 × 861.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.14x = 1,617,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,217.71/1,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.01

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