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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.36, 1,659.12 and 863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.36, 1,659.12 and 863.28 is: 1,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.36 : 1,659.12 = 863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.36/1,659.12 = 863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.36x = 1,659.12 × 863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.36x = 1,432,285.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,285.11/1,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.42

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