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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.96, 1,706.86 and 865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.96, 1,706.86 and 865.28 is: 1,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.96 : 1,706.86 = 865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.96/1,706.86 = 865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.96x = 1,706.86 × 865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.96x = 1,476,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,911.82/1,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.06

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