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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.18, 1,494.93 and 863.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.18, 1,494.93 and 863.14 is: 1,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.18 : 1,494.93 = 863.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.18/1,494.93 = 863.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.18x = 1,494.93 × 863.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.18x = 1,290,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,333.88/1,084.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.15

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