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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.14, 2,078.70 and 865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.14, 2,078.70 and 865.90 is: 1,299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.14 : 2,078.70 = 865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.14/2,078.70 = 865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.14x = 2,078.70 × 865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.14x = 1,799,946.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,946.33/1,385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.47

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