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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.26, 1,464.92 and 864.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.26, 1,464.92 and 864.43 is: 1,193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.26 : 1,464.92 = 864.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.26/1,464.92 = 864.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.26x = 1,464.92 × 864.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.26x = 1,266,316.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,316.05/1,061.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.22

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