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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.95, 2,074.74 and 865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.95, 2,074.74 and 865.14 is: 1,296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.95 : 2,074.74 = 865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.95/2,074.74 = 865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.95x = 2,074.74 × 865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.95x = 1,794,940.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,940.56/1,384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.03

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