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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.67, 1,880.16 and 865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.67, 1,880.16 and 865.14 is: 1,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.67 : 1,880.16 = 865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.67/1,880.16 = 865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.67x = 1,880.16 × 865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.67x = 1,626,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,601.62/1,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.69

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