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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.46, 1,965.21 and 864.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.46, 1,965.21 and 864.73 is: 1,193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.46 : 1,965.21 = 864.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.46/1,965.21 = 864.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.46x = 1,965.21 × 864.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.46x = 1,699,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,376.04/1,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.00

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