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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.22, 1,880.30 and 863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.22, 1,880.30 and 863.02 is: 1,293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.22 : 1,880.30 = 863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.22/1,880.30 = 863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.22x = 1,880.30 × 863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.22x = 1,622,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,736.51/1,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.82

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