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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.45, 2,077.55 and 865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.45, 2,077.55 and 865.07 is: 1,296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.45 : 2,077.55 = 865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.45/2,077.55 = 865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.45x = 2,077.55 × 865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.45x = 1,797,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,226.18/1,386.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.28

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