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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.76, 2,045.61 and 870.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.76, 2,045.61 and 870.39 is: 1,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.76 : 2,045.61 = 870.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.76/2,045.61 = 870.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.76x = 2,045.61 × 870.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.76x = 1,780,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,478.49/1,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.61

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