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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.69, 1,730.75 and 861.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.69, 1,730.75 and 861.03 is: 1,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.69 : 1,730.75 = 861.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.69/1,730.75 = 861.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.69x = 1,730.75 × 861.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.69x = 1,490,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,223.37/1,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.72

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