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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.65, 1,495.08 and 863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.65, 1,495.08 and 863.22 is: 1,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.65 : 1,495.08 = 863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.65/1,495.08 = 863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.65x = 1,495.08 × 863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.65x = 1,290,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,582.96/1,082.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.06

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