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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.55, 1,654.88 and 867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.55, 1,654.88 and 867.26 is: 1,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.55 : 1,654.88 = 867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.55/1,654.88 = 867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.55x = 1,654.88 × 867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.55x = 1,435,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,198.62/1,199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.45

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