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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.32, 2,026.62 and 865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.32, 2,026.62 and 865.08 is: 1,294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.32 : 2,026.62 = 865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.32/2,026.62 = 865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.32x = 2,026.62 × 865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.32x = 1,753,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,188.43/1,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.52

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