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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.64, 1,927.68 and 865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.64, 1,927.68 and 865.68 is: 1,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.64 : 1,927.68 = 865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.64/1,927.68 = 865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.64x = 1,927.68 × 865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.64x = 1,668,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,754.02/1,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.83

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