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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.49, 1,877.85 and 863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.49, 1,877.85 and 863.70 is: 1,191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.49 : 1,877.85 = 863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.49/1,877.85 = 863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.49x = 1,877.85 × 863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.49x = 1,621,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,899.05/1,361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.27

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