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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.03, 1,886.81 and 869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.03, 1,886.81 and 869.28 is: 1,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.03 : 1,886.81 = 869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.03/1,886.81 = 869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.03x = 1,886.81 × 869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.03x = 1,640,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,166.20/1,367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.80

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