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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.46, 1,733.85 and 863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.46, 1,733.85 and 863.52 is: 1,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.46 : 1,733.85 = 863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.46/1,733.85 = 863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.46x = 1,733.85 × 863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.46x = 1,497,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,214.15/1,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.61

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