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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.76, 1,672.86 and 863.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.76, 1,672.86 and 863.56 is: 1,191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.76 : 1,672.86 = 863.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.76/1,672.86 = 863.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.76x = 1,672.86 × 863.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.76x = 1,444,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,614.98/1,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.18

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