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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.26, 2,036.97 and 865.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.26, 2,036.97 and 865.17 is: 1,295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.26 : 2,036.97 = 865.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.26/2,036.97 = 865.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.26x = 2,036.97 × 865.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.26x = 1,762,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,325.33/1,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.58

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