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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.24, 1,538.28 and 865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.24, 1,538.28 and 865.20 is: 1,195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.24 : 1,538.28 = 865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.24/1,538.28 = 865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.24x = 1,538.28 × 865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.24x = 1,330,919.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,919.86/1,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.54

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