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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.67, 1,756.86 and 865.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.67, 1,756.86 and 865.87 is: 1,296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.67 : 1,756.86 = 865.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.67/1,756.86 = 865.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.67x = 1,756.86 × 865.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.67x = 1,521,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,212.37/1,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.12

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