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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.10, 1,648.22 and 864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.10, 1,648.22 and 864.32 is: 1,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.10 : 1,648.22 = 864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.10/1,648.22 = 864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.10x = 1,648.22 × 864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.10x = 1,424,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,593.51/1,195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.02

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