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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.04, 1,621.08 and 865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.04, 1,621.08 and 865.08 is: 1,193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.04 : 1,621.08 = 865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.04/1,621.08 = 865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.04x = 1,621.08 × 865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.04x = 1,402,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,363.89/1,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.46

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