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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.89, 1,939.21 and 867.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.89, 1,939.21 and 867.33 is: 1,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.89 : 1,939.21 = 867.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.89/1,939.21 = 867.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.89x = 1,939.21 × 867.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.89x = 1,681,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,935.01/1,405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.35

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