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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.01, 1,883.93 and 867.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.01, 1,883.93 and 867.87 is: 1,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.01 : 1,883.93 = 867.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.01/1,883.93 = 867.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.01x = 1,883.93 × 867.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.01x = 1,635,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,001.99/1,365.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.80

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