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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.49, 1,879.23 and 864.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.49, 1,879.23 and 864.70 is: 1,192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.49 : 1,879.23 = 864.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.49/1,879.23 = 864.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.49x = 1,879.23 × 864.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.49x = 1,624,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,970.18/1,362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.65

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