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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.04, 1,964.63 and 864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.04, 1,964.63 and 864.14 is: 1,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.04 : 1,964.63 = 864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.04/1,964.63 = 864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.04x = 1,964.63 × 864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.04x = 1,697,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,701.22/1,424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.17

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