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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.26, 1,878.42 and 863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.26, 1,878.42 and 863.02 is: 1,190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.26 : 1,878.42 = 863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.26/1,878.42 = 863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.26x = 1,878.42 × 863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.26x = 1,621,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,114.03/1,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.89

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