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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.94, 1,791.80 and 865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.94, 1,791.80 and 865.88 is: 1,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.94 : 1,791.80 = 865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.94/1,791.80 = 865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.94x = 1,791.80 × 865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.94x = 1,551,483.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,483.78/1,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.38

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