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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.52, 1,887.38 and 870.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.52, 1,887.38 and 870.37 is: 1,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.52 : 1,887.38 = 870.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.52/1,887.38 = 870.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.52x = 1,887.38 × 870.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.52x = 1,642,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,718.93/1,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.24

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