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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.02, 1,834.92 and 865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.02, 1,834.92 and 865.08 is: 1,193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.02 : 1,834.92 = 865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.02/1,834.92 = 865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.02x = 1,834.92 × 865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.02x = 1,587,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,352.59/1,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.48

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