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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.65, 1,887.06 and 870.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.65, 1,887.06 and 870.11 is: 1,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.65 : 1,887.06 = 870.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.65/1,887.06 = 870.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.65x = 1,887.06 × 870.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.65x = 1,641,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,950.68/1,367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.56

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