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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.46, 1,555.38 and 865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.46, 1,555.38 and 865.02 is: 1,193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.46 : 1,555.38 = 865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.46/1,555.38 = 865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.46x = 1,555.38 × 865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.46x = 1,345,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,434.81/1,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.33

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