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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.68, 1,888.02 and 870.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.68, 1,888.02 and 870.99 is: 1,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.68 : 1,888.02 = 870.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.68/1,888.02 = 870.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.68x = 1,888.02 × 870.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.68x = 1,644,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,446.54/1,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.36

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