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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.93, 1,394.77 and 865.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.93, 1,394.77 and 865.24 is: 1,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.93 : 1,394.77 = 865.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.93/1,394.77 = 865.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.93x = 1,394.77 × 865.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.93x = 1,206,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,803.82/1,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.40

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