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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.19, 1,785.21 and 863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.19, 1,785.21 and 863.23 is: 1,293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.19 : 1,785.21 = 863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.19/1,785.21 = 863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.19x = 1,785.21 × 863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.19x = 1,541,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,046.83/1,191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.70

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