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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.74, 1,811.95 and 864.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.74, 1,811.95 and 864.93 is: 1,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.74 : 1,811.95 = 864.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.74/1,811.95 = 864.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.74x = 1,811.95 × 864.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.74x = 1,567,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,214.39/1,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.85

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