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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.30, 1,293.64 and 841.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.30, 1,293.64 and 841.37 is: 1,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.30 : 1,293.64 = 841.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.30/1,293.64 = 841.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.30x = 1,293.64 × 841.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.30x = 1,088,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,429.89/867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.96

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