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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.01, 2,019.63 and 865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.01, 2,019.63 and 865.32 is: 1,194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.01 : 2,019.63 = 865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.01/2,019.63 = 865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.01x = 2,019.63 × 865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.01x = 1,747,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,621.90/1,463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.54

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