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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.16, 1,387.02 and 865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.16, 1,387.02 and 865.48 is: 1,194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.16 : 1,387.02 = 865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.16/1,387.02 = 865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.16x = 1,387.02 × 865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.16x = 1,200,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,438.07/1,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.28

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