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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.56, 1,737.41 and 865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.56, 1,737.41 and 865.90 is: 1,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.56 : 1,737.41 = 865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.56/1,737.41 = 865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.56x = 1,737.41 × 865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.56x = 1,504,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,414.65/1,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.40

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