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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.84, 1,481.32 and 865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.84, 1,481.32 and 865.84 is: 1,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.84 : 1,481.32 = 865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.84/1,481.32 = 865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.84x = 1,481.32 × 865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.84x = 1,282,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,586.11/1,074.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.28

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