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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.01, 1,912 and 864.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.01, 1,912 and 864.26 is: 1,296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.01 : 1,912 = 864.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.01/1,912 = 864.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.01x = 1,912 × 864.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.01x = 1,652,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,465.12/1,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.04

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