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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.70, 1,753.58 and 863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.70, 1,753.58 and 863.12 is: 1,295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.70 : 1,753.58 = 863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.70/1,753.58 = 863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.70x = 1,753.58 × 863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.70x = 1,513,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,556.51/1,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.08

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