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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.28, 1,551.21 and 862.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.28, 1,551.21 and 862.05 is: 1,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.28 : 1,551.21 = 862.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.28/1,551.21 = 862.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.28x = 1,551.21 × 862.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.28x = 1,337,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,220.58/1,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.90

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