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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.92, 1,914.84 and 863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.92, 1,914.84 and 863.76 is: 1,191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.92 : 1,914.84 = 863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.92/1,914.84 = 863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.92x = 1,914.84 × 863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.92x = 1,653,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,962.20/1,387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.68

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