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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.64, 1,876.96 and 862.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.64, 1,876.96 and 862.42 is: 1,189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.64 : 1,876.96 = 862.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.64/1,876.96 = 862.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.64x = 1,876.96 × 862.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.64x = 1,618,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,727.84/1,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.68

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