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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.92, 1,731.86 and 862.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.92, 1,731.86 and 862.12 is: 1,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.92 : 1,731.86 = 862.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.92/1,731.86 = 862.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.92x = 1,731.86 × 862.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.92x = 1,493,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,071.14/1,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.77

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