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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376, 2,064 and 863.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376, 2,064 and 863.36 is: 1,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376 : 2,064 = 863.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376/2,064 = 863.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376x = 2,064 × 863.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376x = 1,781,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,975.04/1,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.04

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