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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153, 1,729.86 and 861.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153, 1,729.86 and 861.04 is: 1,291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153 : 1,729.86 = 861.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153/1,729.86 = 861.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153x = 1,729.86 × 861.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153x = 1,489,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,478.65/1,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.83

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