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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.83, 1,712.57 and 865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.83, 1,712.57 and 865.32 is: 1,295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.83 : 1,712.57 = 865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.83/1,712.57 = 865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.83x = 1,712.57 × 865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.83x = 1,481,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,916.75/1,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.58

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