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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.77, 1,964.94 and 864.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.77, 1,964.94 and 864.11 is: 1,192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.77 : 1,964.94 = 864.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.77/1,964.94 = 864.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.77x = 1,964.94 × 864.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.77x = 1,697,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,924.30/1,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.56

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