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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.91, 1,817.37 and 865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.91, 1,817.37 and 865.08 is: 1,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.91 : 1,817.37 = 865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.91/1,817.37 = 865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.91x = 1,817.37 × 865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.91x = 1,572,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,170.44/1,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.34

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