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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.20, 1,732.92 and 863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.20, 1,732.92 and 863.60 is: 1,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.20 : 1,732.92 = 863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.20/1,732.92 = 863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.20x = 1,732.92 × 863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.20x = 1,496,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,549.71/1,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.33

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