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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.63, 2,072.98 and 862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.63, 2,072.98 and 862.84 is: 1,295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.63 : 2,072.98 = 862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.63/2,072.98 = 862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.63x = 2,072.98 × 862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.63x = 1,788,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,650.06/1,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.53

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