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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.24, 1,725.36 and 865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.24, 1,725.36 and 865.12 is: 1,297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.24 : 1,725.36 = 865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.24/1,725.36 = 865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.24x = 1,725.36 × 865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.24x = 1,492,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,643.44/1,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.68

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