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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.76, 1,463.28 and 863.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.76, 1,463.28 and 863.48 is: 1,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.76 : 1,463.28 = 863.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.76/1,463.28 = 863.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.76x = 1,463.28 × 863.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.76x = 1,263,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,513.01/1,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.14

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