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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.45, 1,988.60 and 865.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.45, 1,988.60 and 865.22 is: 1,295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.45 : 1,988.60 = 865.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.45/1,988.60 = 865.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.45x = 1,988.60 × 865.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.45x = 1,720,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,562.22/1,328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.17

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