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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.82, 1,703.88 and 863.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.82, 1,703.88 and 863.14 is: 1,189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.82 : 1,703.88 = 863.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.82/1,703.88 = 863.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.82x = 1,703.88 × 863.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.82x = 1,470,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,682.72/1,236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.09

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