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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.03, 1,880.10 and 863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.03, 1,880.10 and 863.73 is: 1,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.03 : 1,880.10 = 863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.03/1,880.10 = 863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.03x = 1,880.10 × 863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.03x = 1,623,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,898.77/1,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.88

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