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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.12, 1,878.98 and 863.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.12, 1,878.98 and 863.90 is: 1,191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.12 : 1,878.98 = 863.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.12/1,878.98 = 863.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.12x = 1,878.98 × 863.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.12x = 1,623,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,250.82/1,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.71

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