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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.66, 1,651.49 and 863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.66, 1,651.49 and 863.56 is: 1,192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.66 : 1,651.49 = 863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.66/1,651.49 = 863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.66x = 1,651.49 × 863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.66x = 1,426,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,161.69/1,195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.78

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