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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.60, 1,646.19 and 865.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.60, 1,646.19 and 865.65 is: 1,299.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.60 : 1,646.19 = 865.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.60/1,646.19 = 865.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.60x = 1,646.19 × 865.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.60x = 1,425,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,024.37/1,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.49

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