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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.16, 1,757.34 and 863.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.16, 1,757.34 and 863.54 is: 1,295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.16 : 1,757.34 = 863.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.16/1,757.34 = 863.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.16x = 1,757.34 × 863.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.16x = 1,517,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,533.38/1,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.75

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