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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.08, 1,591.62 and 865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.08, 1,591.62 and 865.84 is: 1,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.08 : 1,591.62 = 865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.08/1,591.62 = 865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.08x = 1,591.62 × 865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.08x = 1,378,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,088.26/1,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.76

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