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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.70, 1,878.06 and 864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.70, 1,878.06 and 864.02 is: 1,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.70 : 1,878.06 = 864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.70/1,878.06 = 864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.70x = 1,878.06 × 864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.70x = 1,622,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,681.40/1,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.53

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