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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.15, 1,435.57 and 864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.15, 1,435.57 and 864.32 is: 1,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.15 : 1,435.57 = 864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.15/1,435.57 = 864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.15x = 1,435.57 × 864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.15x = 1,240,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,795.46/1,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.75

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