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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.89, 1,878.69 and 863.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.89, 1,878.69 and 863.67 is: 1,191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.89 : 1,878.69 = 863.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.89/1,878.69 = 863.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.89x = 1,878.69 × 863.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.89x = 1,622,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,568.19/1,361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.41

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