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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.79, 1,966.01 and 865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.79, 1,966.01 and 865.28 is: 1,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.79 : 1,966.01 = 865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.79/1,966.01 = 865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.79x = 1,966.01 × 865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.79x = 1,701,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,149.72/1,424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.97

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