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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.32, 1,758.14 and 862.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.32, 1,758.14 and 862.31 is: 1,294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.32 : 1,758.14 = 862.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.32/1,758.14 = 862.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.32x = 1,758.14 × 862.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.32x = 1,516,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,048.60/1,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.31

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