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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.90, 1,877.02 and 863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.90, 1,877.02 and 863.02 is: 1,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.90 : 1,877.02 = 863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.90/1,877.02 = 863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.90x = 1,877.02 × 863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.90x = 1,619,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,905.80/1,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.32

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