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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.64, 1,966.20 and 865.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.64, 1,966.20 and 865.34 is: 1,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.64 : 1,966.20 = 865.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.64/1,966.20 = 865.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.64x = 1,966.20 × 865.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.64x = 1,701,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,431.51/1,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.29

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