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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.96, 2,027.28 and 864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.96, 2,027.28 and 864.48 is: 1,297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.96 : 2,027.28 = 864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.96/2,027.28 = 864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.96x = 2,027.28 × 864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.96x = 1,752,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,543.01/1,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.26

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