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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.58, 1,889.93 and 864.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.58, 1,889.93 and 864.85 is: 1,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.58 : 1,889.93 = 864.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.58/1,889.93 = 864.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.58x = 1,889.93 × 864.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.58x = 1,634,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,492.19/1,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.43

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