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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.37, 2,029.87 and 865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.37, 2,029.87 and 865.76 is: 1,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.37 : 2,029.87 = 865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.37/2,029.87 = 865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.37x = 2,029.87 × 865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.37x = 1,757,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,375.92/1,352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.48

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