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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.19, 1,880.33 and 865.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.19, 1,880.33 and 865.15 is: 1,194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.19 : 1,880.33 = 865.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.19/1,880.33 = 865.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.19x = 1,880.33 × 865.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.19x = 1,626,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,763.17/1,362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.23

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