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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.10, 1,213.30 and 865.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.10, 1,213.30 and 865.10 is: 1,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.10 : 1,213.30 = 865.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.10/1,213.30 = 865.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.10x = 1,213.30 × 865.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.10x = 1,049,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,625.83/865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.30

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