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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.12, 2,050.74 and 865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.12, 2,050.74 and 865 is: 1,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.12 : 2,050.74 = 865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.12/2,050.74 = 865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.12x = 2,050.74 × 865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.12x = 1,773,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,890.10/1,486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.64

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