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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.61, 1,540.97 and 863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.61, 1,540.97 and 863.56 is: 1,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.61 : 1,540.97 = 863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.61/1,540.97 = 863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.61x = 1,540.97 × 863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.61x = 1,330,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,725.76/1,029.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.45

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