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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.46, 1,449.09 and 865.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.46, 1,449.09 and 865.35 is: 1,191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.46 : 1,449.09 = 865.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.46/1,449.09 = 865.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.46x = 1,449.09 × 865.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.46x = 1,253,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,970.03/1,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.47

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