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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.64, 1,730.70 and 861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.64, 1,730.70 and 861.24 is: 1,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.64 : 1,730.70 = 861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.64/1,730.70 = 861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.64x = 1,730.70 × 861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.64x = 1,490,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,548.07/1,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.98

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