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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.16, 1,882.81 and 867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.16, 1,882.81 and 867.36 is: 1,197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.16 : 1,882.81 = 867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.16/1,882.81 = 867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.16x = 1,882.81 × 867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.16x = 1,633,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,074.08/1,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.13

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