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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.54, 2,050.41 and 865.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.54, 2,050.41 and 865.54 is: 1,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.54 : 2,050.41 = 865.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.54/2,050.41 = 865.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.54x = 2,050.41 × 865.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.54x = 1,774,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,711.87/1,486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.85

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