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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.84, 1,774.20 and 865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.84, 1,774.20 and 865.72 is: 1,194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.84 : 1,774.20 = 865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.84/1,774.20 = 865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.84x = 1,774.20 × 865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.84x = 1,535,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,960.42/1,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.52

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