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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.08, 1,884.46 and 867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.08, 1,884.46 and 867.96 is: 1,198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.08 : 1,884.46 = 867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.08/1,884.46 = 867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.08x = 1,884.46 × 867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.08x = 1,635,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,635.90/1,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.20

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