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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.60, 1,845.35 and 865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.60, 1,845.35 and 865.74 is: 1,297.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.60 : 1,845.35 = 865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.60/1,845.35 = 865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.60x = 1,845.35 × 865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.60x = 1,597,586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,586.93/1,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.16

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