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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.48, 2,116.13 and 864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.48, 2,116.13 and 864 is: 1,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.48 : 2,116.13 = 864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.48/2,116.13 = 864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.48x = 2,116.13 × 864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.48x = 1,828,332
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,332/1,413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.50

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