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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.56, 1,965.38 and 865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.56, 1,965.38 and 865.26 is: 1,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.56 : 1,965.38 = 865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.56/1,965.38 = 865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.56x = 1,965.38 × 865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.56x = 1,700,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,564.70/1,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.75

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