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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.51, 1,647.36 and 865.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.51, 1,647.36 and 865.11 is: 1,193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.51 : 1,647.36 = 865.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.51/1,647.36 = 865.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.51x = 1,647.36 × 865.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.51x = 1,425,147.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,147.61/1,194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.08

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