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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.31, 2,077.16 and 864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.31, 2,077.16 and 864.20 is: 1,296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.31 : 2,077.16 = 864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.31/2,077.16 = 864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.31x = 2,077.16 × 864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.31x = 1,795,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,073.45/1,384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.73

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