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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.49, 1,512.48 and 863.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.49, 1,512.48 and 863.97 is: 1,293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.49 : 1,512.48 = 863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.49/1,512.48 = 863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.49x = 1,512.48 × 863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.49x = 1,306,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,737.35/1,010.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.17

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