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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.12, 1,882.86 and 867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.12, 1,882.86 and 867.32 is: 1,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.12 : 1,882.86 = 867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.12/1,882.86 = 867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.12x = 1,882.86 × 867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.12x = 1,633,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,042.14/1,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.14

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