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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.86, 1,912.26 and 862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.86, 1,912.26 and 862.60 is: 1,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.86 : 1,912.26 = 862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.86/1,912.26 = 862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.86x = 1,912.26 × 862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.86x = 1,649,515.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,515.48/1,385.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.25

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