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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.96, 1,730.97 and 862.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.96, 1,730.97 and 862.92 is: 1,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.96 : 1,730.97 = 862.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.96/1,730.97 = 862.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.96x = 1,730.97 × 862.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.96x = 1,493,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,688.63/1,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.23

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