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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.17, 1,875.96 and 862.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.17, 1,875.96 and 862.32 is: 1,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.17 : 1,875.96 = 862.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.17/1,875.96 = 862.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.17x = 1,875.96 × 862.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.17x = 1,617,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,677.83/1,360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.32

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