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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.53, 1,472.51 and 865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.53, 1,472.51 and 865.97 is: 1,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.53 : 1,472.51 = 865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.53/1,472.51 = 865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.53x = 1,472.51 × 865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.53x = 1,275,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,145.15/1,065.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.72

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