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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.36, 1,886.24 and 869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.36, 1,886.24 and 869.84 is: 1,199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.36 : 1,886.24 = 869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.36/1,886.24 = 869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.36x = 1,886.24 × 869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.36x = 1,640,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,727.00/1,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.92

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