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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.13, 2,074.19 and 862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.13, 2,074.19 and 862.14 is: 1,294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.13 : 2,074.19 = 862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.13/2,074.19 = 862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.13x = 2,074.19 × 862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.13x = 1,788,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,242.17/1,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.77

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