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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.76, 1,732.14 and 863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.76, 1,732.14 and 863.28 is: 1,189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.76 : 1,732.14 = 863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.76/1,732.14 = 863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.76x = 1,732.14 × 863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.76x = 1,495,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,321.82/1,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.82

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