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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.76, 1,877.10 and 862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.76, 1,877.10 and 862.52 is: 1,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.76 : 1,877.10 = 862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.76/1,877.10 = 862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.76x = 1,877.10 × 862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.76x = 1,619,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,036.29/1,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.80

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