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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194, 1,647.87 and 863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194, 1,647.87 and 863.52 is: 1,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194 : 1,647.87 = 863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194/1,647.87 = 863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194x = 1,647.87 × 863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194x = 1,422,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,968.70/1,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.77

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