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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.42, 1,569.68 and 863.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.42, 1,569.68 and 863.48 is: 1,295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.42 : 1,569.68 = 863.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.42/1,569.68 = 863.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.42x = 1,569.68 × 863.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.42x = 1,355,387.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,387.29/1,046.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.26

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