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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.01, 1,671.60 and 863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.01, 1,671.60 and 863.09 is: 1,189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.01 : 1,671.60 = 863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.01/1,671.60 = 863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.01x = 1,671.60 × 863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.01x = 1,442,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,732.89/1,213.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.39

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