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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.50, 4,760.45 and 865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.50, 4,760.45 and 865 is: 1,297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.50 : 4,760.45 = 865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.50/4,760.45 = 865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.50x = 4,760.45 × 865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.50x = 4,117,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,789.25/3,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.55

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