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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.99, 1,879.92 and 865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.99, 1,879.92 and 865.20 is: 1,193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.99 : 1,879.92 = 865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.99/1,879.92 = 865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.99x = 1,879.92 × 865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.99x = 1,626,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,506.78/1,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.34

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