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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.82, 1,882.67 and 865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.82, 1,882.67 and 865.89 is: 1,298.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.82 : 1,882.67 = 865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.82/1,882.67 = 865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.82x = 1,882.67 × 865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.82x = 1,630,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,180.80/1,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.11

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