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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.45, 1,883.15 and 867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.45, 1,883.15 and 867.31 is: 1,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.45 : 1,883.15 = 867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.45/1,883.15 = 867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.45x = 1,883.15 × 867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.45x = 1,633,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,269.03/1,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.02

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