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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.06, 1,188.85 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.06, 1,188.85 and 810.38 is: 1,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.06 : 1,188.85 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.06/1,188.85 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.06x = 1,188.85 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.06x = 963,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,420.26/865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.70

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