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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.77, 1,498.91 and 865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.77, 1,498.91 and 865.53 is: 1,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.77 : 1,498.91 = 865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.77/1,498.91 = 865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.77x = 1,498.91 × 865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.77x = 1,297,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,347.24/1,084.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.97

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