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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.96, 1,732.35 and 863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.96, 1,732.35 and 863.92 is: 1,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.96 : 1,732.35 = 863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.96/1,732.35 = 863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.96x = 1,732.35 × 863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.96x = 1,496,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,611.81/1,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.61

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