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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.31, 1,760.82 and 865.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.31, 1,760.82 and 865.99 is: 1,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.31 : 1,760.82 = 865.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.31/1,760.82 = 865.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.31x = 1,760.82 × 865.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.31x = 1,524,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,848.11/1,173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.62

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