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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.61, 1,876.95 and 862.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.61, 1,876.95 and 862.79 is: 1,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.61 : 1,876.95 = 862.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.61/1,876.95 = 862.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.61x = 1,876.95 × 862.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.61x = 1,619,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,404.31/1,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.79

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