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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.03, 1,471.82 and 865.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.03, 1,471.82 and 865.47 is: 1,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.03 : 1,471.82 = 865.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.03/1,471.82 = 865.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.03x = 1,471.82 × 865.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.03x = 1,273,811.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,811.73/1,065.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.03

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