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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.60, 1,411.14 and 865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.60, 1,411.14 and 865.60 is: 1,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.60 : 1,411.14 = 865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.60/1,411.14 = 865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.60x = 1,411.14 × 865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.60x = 1,221,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,480.53/1,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.32

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