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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.61, 1,812.20 and 865.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.61, 1,812.20 and 865.37 is: 1,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.61 : 1,812.20 = 865.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.61/1,812.20 = 865.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.61x = 1,812.20 × 865.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.61x = 1,568,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,210.13/1,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.82

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