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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.86, 1,878.10 and 863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.86, 1,878.10 and 863.32 is: 1,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.86 : 1,878.10 = 863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.86/1,878.10 = 863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.86x = 1,878.10 × 863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.86x = 1,621,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,401.29/1,360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.45

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